Mr. Frank Howell Jr.

1941 - January 1, 2021

MR. FRANK HOWELL, JR., age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.

Obituary for Mr. Frank Howell Jr.

MR. FRANK HOWELL, JR., age 79, of Eastman, GA, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta.

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Tuesday, January 5, at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Moorhouse and Rev. Lewis Harrell officiating.

 Mr. Howell was born in Cadwell, GA and was a member and deacon of Eastside Baptist Church for over 50 years. He was a 32 year retired employee for Armstrong World Corporation in Macon and was a former worker at Eastman Cotton Mills, Copeland Sausage Company, and Dodco Mobile Home Manufacturing. Mr. Howell was a dedicated husband and the best father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed working, gardening, and cattle farming. He was a dedicated Christian man who loved the Lord, his church, and was a provider for his family. Frank was the son of the late Frank Howell, Sr. and Leoni Woodard Howell and was preceded in death by a Son, Bobby James Hartley, and 6 Siblings, Joseph Howell, Thomas Howell, James Howell, Eva Mae Motes, Sara Harrington, and Mary Mullis.

 He is survived by his Wife of 50 years – Dena Harrelson Howell of Eastman; 3 Sons – Greg Howell (Anna), Bruce Hartley (Lisa) and Billy Hartley (Gwen), all of Eastman; 18 Grandchildren – Amy Mullis (Jason), Amber Horne, Dalton Howell, Jessica Pickle (Phillip), Rosanna Selph (Richard), Crystal Harrel (Mathew), Miranda Williams (Bland), Chevy Hartley, Faith Williams (Austin), Gracie Hartley, Kandi Lane, Wylie Lane Jr., Bailey Hart, Ashley Jones (Claye), Josie Yancey, B.J. Hartley, Katie Beck (Brandon), and Brantley Hayes; 37 Great-Grandchildren; Several Nieces and Nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to Eastside Baptist Church, % Trenetta Graham, 1294 Reedy Branch Rd., Eastman, GA 31023..


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