Jerry Edward Howell – 81
Of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his home. He was born on April 13, 1942 in Valdosta, Georgia to the late J.B. Howell and Norma (Christie) Howell. He owned and operated Howell Radiator Service since 1957. He always wanted to take care of his customers, even through his last days. He simply just enjoyed people whether it be just sitting around talking, telling his latest joke or a story even though you heard it one hundred times. When not taking care of his customers, he could be found on the dance floor dancing at the senior citizens dances. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Angie Howell, brothers: Kennath Howell and Earl Howell.
Survivors include: Daughter: Crystal Howell Singletary of Valdosta, Georgia; Sons & Daughter-in-law: Randy Howell (Phyllis) of Barney, Georgia, Brandon Howell of Valdosta, Georgia; 8 grandchildren: Rebecca Wynne (Brent), Macy Youngblood, Eli Howell (Jen), Cali Youngblood, Ashley Blackwell (Chuck), Alicia Bailey (Mark), Jonathan Kennedy, Crystal Utz; 12 great grandchildren: Levi, Lawson, Maddie, Ryder, Harper, Knox, Bella, Shayne, Trenton, Darren, Daylon, Garrett; Sisters & Brother-in-law: Barbara Hughes of Valdosta, Georgia, Francine King (John) of Stockbridge, Georgia, Brenda Diah of Hahira, Georgia, Norma Jean Monroe of Valdosta, Georgia; Special friends: Carol & Donald Swilley, Evans Rambo, Gene Turner, Johnny Autry, “Pee Wee” Weldon, Yvonne Porter and a number of nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Bemiss United Methodist Church, 4879 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA with burial to follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Valdosta. Mr. Howell will be placed in the church one hour prior to services. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at
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