John Willis Howell, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

About Us
Contact Us
(903) 843-2577

Tribute Wall
Obituary & Events
Photos & Videos

Daisies

8978 have been given to loved ones

Butterfly

31829 have been given to loved ones

White Feather

7742 have been given to loved ones

Forget Me Nots

25450 have been given to loved ones

Heart

89850 have been given to loved ones

Interlocking Rings

Interlocking Rings

2574 have been given to loved ones

Roses

18853 have been given to loved ones

Sunshine

6927 have been given to loved ones

Teddy Bear

5950 have been given to loved ones

Ying Yang

932 have been given to loved ones

Angel Wings

36660 have been given to loved ones

Bible

7824 have been given to loved ones

Buddha

198 have been given to loved ones

Crucifix

19313 have been given to loved ones

Dove

32503 have been given to loved ones

Om

257 have been given to loved ones

Ichthys

618 have been given to loved ones

Menorah

84 have been given to loved ones

Hands In Prayer

Hands In Prayer

16908 have been given to loved ones

Ramadan Beads

48 have been given to loved ones

Rosary

1557 have been given to loved ones

Star of David

625 have been given to loved ones

Arts

592 have been given to loved ones

Beautician

195 have been given to loved ones

Books & Literature

Books & Literature

852 have been given to loved ones

Photography

299 have been given to loved ones

Cars & Motors

1984 have been given to loved ones

Cooking

696 have been given to loved ones

Country Western

Country Western

1322 have been given to loved ones

Fishing

3506 have been given to loved ones

Paw Print

1359 have been given to loved ones

Cat

1426 have been given to loved ones

Dog

1679 have been given to loved ones

Board Games

70 have been given to loved ones

Video Games

166 have been given to loved ones

Gardening

818 have been given to loved ones

Hunting

1185 have been given to loved ones

Motorcycle

824 have been given to loved ones

Music Note

2731 have been given to loved ones

Cards & Dice

553 have been given to loved ones

Sailing

328 have been given to loved ones

Science

91 have been given to loved ones

Sewing

480 have been given to loved ones

Astronomy

96 have been given to loved ones

Theatre

145 have been given to loved ones

Symphony

209 have been given to loved ones

Yoga

22 have been given to loved ones

Firefighter

612 have been given to loved ones

Pilot

129 have been given to loved ones

Medical Staff

430 have been given to loved ones

Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement

669 have been given to loved ones

Educator

819 have been given to loved ones

Agriculture

572 have been given to loved ones

Farmer

1211 have been given to loved ones

Craftsman

640 have been given to loved ones

Baseball

1313 have been given to loved ones

Basketball

555 have been given to loved ones

Bowling

358 have been given to loved ones

Nascar

420 have been given to loved ones

Football

981 have been given to loved ones

Golf

966 have been given to loved ones

Hockey

201 have been given to loved ones

Running

112 have been given to loved ones

Soccer

147 have been given to loved ones

Swimming

101 have been given to loved ones

Tennis

82 have been given to loved ones

US Army

1514 have been given to loved ones

US Air Force

297 have been given to loved ones

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

6 have been given to loved ones

US Coast Guard

329 have been given to loved ones

US Navy

910 have been given to loved ones

US Marines

646 have been given to loved ones

US Flag

8502 have been given to loved ones

Mexico Flag

27 have been given to loved ones

Canadian Flag

102 have been given to loved ones

Puerto Rico Flag

Puerto Rico Flag

69 have been given to loved ones

Candle of Peace

Candle of Peace

292837 have been given to loved ones

Candle of Love

121384 have been given to loved ones

Candle of Memories

Candle of Memories

289919 have been given to loved ones

Candle of Warmth

Candle of Warmth

456329 have been given to loved ones

Celebration Candle

Celebration Candle

5128 have been given to loved ones

Blue Remembrance

Blue Remembrance

82749 have been given to loved ones

Warm Glow Light

Warm Glow Light

4521 have been given to loved ones

Love of Three

6295 have been given to loved ones

Pearl Light

4118 have been given to loved ones

Candle of Nature

Candle of Nature

4423 have been given to loved ones

Golden Glass Stripes

Golden Glass Stripes

94355 have been given to loved ones

Floral Stripes

5345 have been given to loved ones

Purple Glass Glow

Purple Glass Glow

35339 have been given to loved ones

Candle of Thought

Candle of Thought

4390 have been given to loved ones

Wooden Stripes

283927 have been given to loved ones

Coffee and Cake

Coffee and Cake

5394 have been given to loved ones

Soft Glow

12854 have been given to loved ones

Elegance

314355 have been given to loved ones

Pink Stripes

37171 have been given to loved ones

Leaves and Beauty

Leaves and Beauty

8362 have been given to loved ones

Heavenly Arch

9602 have been given to loved ones

Blue Collection

Blue Collection

144091 have been given to loved ones

Steps of Light

14255 have been given to loved ones

Red Swirls

33710 have been given to loved ones

Cancel

There are condolences waiting approval on John's Tribute wall

DIANA: Memorial Services for John Willis Howell, Jr, 67, of Diana will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at New Hope Baptist Church in Ore City, with Reverend Tony Pierce and Rick Martin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana. Interment will be at Bear Creek Cemetery in Linden, Texas. He passed away on October 5, 2018 at his residence.

John was born January 12, 1951 in Conroe, Texas to John Willis Howell, Sr. and Virginia Juanice Howell. He was Stock Room Production Manager at General Dynamics and a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

John is survived by his wife Martha Ann Howell, sons: Lonnie Howell and wife Rebecca and Corey Hicks, daughters: Denise Hicks, Tedi White and husband James and Brenda Davis and husband Michael, brother: James Howell, sister: Juanice Willingham, grandchildren: Cristina Jackson, Nicole Battles, Corbin Howell, Cailin Sneed, Cade Hicks, and Kaylee Hicks, great-grandchildren: Hunter Battles, Makenzie Battles, Bentley Jackson, Hadley Sneed and Brooklyn Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Jauquita Howell.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Heartsway Hospice in the care of their loved one. In lieu of flowers, they ask that donations in John’s memory be made to Heartsway Hospice, 4351 McCann Rd., Longview, Texas 75604.

Please leave online condolences at www.grubbsloydfh.com

To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of John Willis Howell, Jr., please visit our Tribute Store.

Previous Events

Memorial Service

Wednesday

10

Oct

2:00 PM

New Hope Baptist Church

12496 Shamrock Road
Diana, Texas 75640

Albums

Create New Album

Create new album

Subscribe To Obituaries

Loading...

Contact Information

Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home Diana
1782 U.S. Hwy 259 S
P.O. Box 447
Diana, TX 75640
Phone: (903) 663-3811
Fax: (903) 663-6157
Map & Driving Directions

Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home Gilmer
795 US Highway 271 North
Gilmer, Texas 75644
Phone: (903) 843-2577
Fax: (903) 843-4639
Map & Driving Directions

365 DAYS OF
GRIEF & HEALING

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Sign up below to receive daily email
affirmations to uplift & help you through
each stage of the grieving process.

Texas Department of Banking

© Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home | Gilmer, TX - Funeral Home Website Design By Frazer Consultants