Mr. Howell was born in Union, March 30, 1954, a son of William H. "Bill"Howell of Jonesville and Marcella Burgess Smith of Jonesville. He was employed with Dollar General Distribution Center and was an avid racing fan. Rick was a loving son, father and brother who will be greatly missed.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a daughter, Jennifer Howell Owens; a grandson, Tyler Owens, both of Hendersonville, N.C.; a sister, Teresa "Tes" Upton and husband Marshall of Jonesville; a brother, Gerald Howell and wife Angie of Union; a step-mother, Ruby Howell; a step-father, Ike Smith, both of Jonesville and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Howell was predeceased by a sister, Tammy Franklin.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at S.R. Holcombe Funeral Chapel conducted by the Rev. Randy Smith. Burial will be in Jonesville Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Earl Howell, Dennis Burgess, Tony Burgess, Larry Dean Lemons, Dean Howell and Shawn Upton. Nurses and staff of Hospice Care of S.C. - Union Unit and the employees of Dollar General Distribution Center are asked to sit in a group.
Visitation will be held7-8:30 Friday evening at the S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home.
The family is at the home of his mother, Marcella and Ike Smith, 186 Wedgewood Road, Jonesville.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home (www.holcombefuneralhomes.com)
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