Danny Howell Sr.

1954 - August 29, 2022

MR. DANNY THOMAS HOWELL, SR., age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence.

Obituary for Danny Howell Sr.

MR. DANNY THOMAS HOWELL, SR., age 68, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at his residence.

 Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Wednesday, August 31, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Myron Parkerson officiating, with interment in Cottondale Baptist Church Cemetery.

 Danny was a lifelong resident of Dodge County, a 1971 graduate of Dodge County High School, and of the Christian Faith. During high school he went to work for the family business, W.T. Howell & Sons, as a welder and metal craftsman, and continued working for the family business for over 30 years. He married the love of his life, Patty Hodge Howell, in 1976 and enjoyed many wonderful years together until her passing in 2021. He was a dedicated husband and a loving father to his two children, Kelli and Danny, Jr. He also loved his grandchildren and enjoyed the time he was able to spend with them. Danny enjoyed fishing, gardening, being outdoors, and riding motorcycles with his wife. For a period of time, he and his wife were part of a motorcycle group. He was the son of the late Dessie Maude Sheffield Howell and W.T. Howell, Sr. and was preceded in death by his Wife of 46 years, Patty Hodge Howell, and 2 Brothers-in-law, Avery Edge and Lamar Johnson.

 He is survived by his Daughter – Kelli H. Hon (Allan) of Pigeon Forge, TN; Son – Danny Howell, Jr. (Amber) of Eastman; 6 Grandchildren – Ashley McDaniel of Dublin, Brittney Cravey, Thomas Hon, Carleigh Hon, all of Pigeon Forge, TN, Taylor Howell, and Blake Howell, both of Eastman; 2 Sisters – Beatrice Edge and Louise Johnson, both of Eastman; 2 Brothers – W.T. “Junior” Howell, Jr. (Faye) and Johnny Howell, both of Eastman; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the residence of Beatrice Edge, 2 Sanders Drive, Eastman, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1:00PM-2:00PM Wednesday, August 31.


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