Just
received a note from Mrs. Rachel Howell that her correct address is 10 Stone
Valley Ct. Greer, SC 29650. She said she downsized a couple of years ago after she
placed Ken into a nursing home. Please use the new address for
correspondence with her.
~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Kenneth Dean Howell
August 27, 1939 - February 1, 2020
From: David L. Roberts
<robertsDL@mindspring.com>
Subject: Death of retired Delta Captain
KENNETH D. HOWELL
CARES
AND CONCERNS
Thank you to Mrs. Rachel Howell for sending the sad news of the death of her husband, retired USAF Major, and retired Delta Air Lines Captain Kenneth Dean Howell, 80. Ken was hired by Delta Air Lines 6/2/1969 and was based in Atlanta during his airline career. He was part of the 94th Military Airlift Wing and the 700th Military Airlift Squadron while based at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. Expressions of condolence may be sent to is wife Rachel and family at 700 Ladykirk Lane, Greer, SC 29650, telephone (864) 322-0903, and email <rachelhowell700@gmail.com>.
To view or sign the online Guest Book, see https://www.thewoodmortuary.com/obituaries/Ken-Howell/#!/Obituary
Thank you to Mrs. Rachel Howell for sending the sad news of the death of her husband, retired USAF Major, and retired Delta Air Lines Captain Kenneth Dean Howell, 80. Ken was hired by Delta Air Lines 6/2/1969 and was based in Atlanta during his airline career. He was part of the 94th Military Airlift Wing and the 700th Military Airlift Squadron while based at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia. Expressions of condolence may be sent to is wife Rachel and family at 700 Ladykirk Lane, Greer, SC 29650, telephone (864) 322-0903, and email <rachelhowell700@gmail.com>.
To view or sign the online Guest Book, see https://www.thewoodmortuary.com/obituaries/Ken-Howell/#!/Obituary
8/27/1939 --- 2/1/2020
Obituary for Ken Howell
Kenneth Dean Howell, 80,
passed away February 1, 2020 at The Phoenix Assisted Living of Greer.
A Native of Greenville County, son of the late Melvin and Sallie Ree Turner Howell, he was a graduate of Taylors High School, North Greenville University, and Appalachian State University. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Major, having served his country for twenty-five years and he served in the Vietnam War as a B-52 pilot. He retired from Delta Airlines as Captain after a 30-year career. Ken was a member of Taylors First Baptist Church and a founding member of the Taylors Free Medical Clinic.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel Nix Howell of the home; one daughter, Lisa Harding of Roswell, Georgia; one son, Mark Howell of Sugarland Texas; one brother, Fred Howell of North Carolina; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was also predeceased by one brother, Raymond Howell.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the sanctuary at Taylors First Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Frank Page and Dr. Jimmie Harley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Saturday in the Welcome Center of the church prior to the service.
The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Taylors Free Medical Center, 400 W. Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 or online at www.taylorsfmc.org/donate
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
A Native of Greenville County, son of the late Melvin and Sallie Ree Turner Howell, he was a graduate of Taylors High School, North Greenville University, and Appalachian State University. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Major, having served his country for twenty-five years and he served in the Vietnam War as a B-52 pilot. He retired from Delta Airlines as Captain after a 30-year career. Ken was a member of Taylors First Baptist Church and a founding member of the Taylors Free Medical Clinic.
Surviving are his wife, Rachel Nix Howell of the home; one daughter, Lisa Harding of Roswell, Georgia; one son, Mark Howell of Sugarland Texas; one brother, Fred Howell of North Carolina; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was also predeceased by one brother, Raymond Howell.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the sanctuary at Taylors First Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Frank Page and Dr. Jimmie Harley. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Saturday in the Welcome Center of the church prior to the service.
The family is at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Taylors Free Medical Center, 400 W. Main Street, Taylors, SC 29687 or online at www.taylorsfmc.org/donate
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
Just received a note from Mrs. Rachel Howell that her correct address is 10 Stone Valley Ct. Greer, SC 29650. She said she downsized a couple of years ago after she placed Ken into a nursing home. Please use the new address for correspondence with her.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Dave