Memorial services for Gary L. Howell 71, of Larue, Texas are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Athens.
Mr. Howell passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013 in Panama City, Florida.
Gary Lee Howell was born on Sept. 10, 1942 in Coalinga, California to Claude Howell and Margie Rena Ferrill Howell. He was a Baptist and a family man. Farming and family was his life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Eugene Howell.
He is survived by his loving wife Sheryl of Larue, Texas, one daughter; Shelly Matkin and husband Charles of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, three sons; Gary Howell Jr. of Larue, Texas, John Howell and wife Vicki of Lindale, Texas, Jason Howell of Ketchum, Idaho and nine grandchildren.
Services were entrusted to the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home family.
You may light a candle or write a condolence to the family on www.hannigansmith.com