John A. Howell Jr.

John A. Howell Jr., age 56, died suddenly Wednesday
July 2, 2008, near Kingsman Arizona. He was born April 23, 1952 to John
A. Howell and Agnes (Osborn) Howell. John lived most of his life in the
Cass City/Caro area before moving to the Caseville/Elkton area and then
to Arizona. He married Anna Belle Bognar on September 7, 1974.
Surviving are his mother, Agnes Howell of Newberry; five of his six
children; Anna (Juan) Diaz of Grand Rapids MI, Jasper (Danielle) of
Haslett MI, Nancy Howell of San Diego, CA, Juan Howell of Saginaw, and
Al Howell of Grand Rapids; one grandson, Amare Howell; three sisters;
Penny (Lloyd) Dounn of Florida, Kitty (Rich) Ahrens, of Newberry, Robin
(Dave) Mitchell of Newberry and several nieces and nephews. John was
preceded in death by his father John (Jack) Howell. A memorial service
will be conducted 1 PM Saturday, July 26th at Champagne Funeral Chapel
of Elkton. Visitation for friends and family will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Howell family, Knights of
Columbus in Caro, or a local animal shelter.