William D. Howell, Jr.

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JOHNSON CITY - William D. "Bill" Howell, Jr., 80, Johnson City, passed away, Friday, February 17, 2017 at NHC Health Care. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late William D. Howell, Sr. and Ruth Carter Howell.

Bill was a past Master Mason with the Watauga Lodge # 622 and a York Rite Shriner. He was a member of the Watauga Campers and Hikers Association. Bill enjoyed traveling with his friends in the Model "A" restorers club. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he became friends with everyone on his route. Following retirement, Bill spent most of his time at the beach in South Carolina until he had to return home due to illness.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of fifty four years, Rose Ann Nave Howell, his brother Alan Howell and his wife Mary Ann, niece, Hannah Howell, nephew, Ritchie Howell, great-niece, Mariah Ann Howell, several other loving family members and friends also survive.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the charity of your choice.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 19, 2017 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services Johnson City. The family will greet friends to share memories from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home. A Graveside and Committal Service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.

Living married Ruth J. Carter Ruth (daughter of Franklin L. Carter and Mary Lucy Estep) was born about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Feb 2013 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruth Carter Howell, 97, Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Appalachian Christian Village.

A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Little and Lucy Estep Carter.

Ruth was a member of Hopwood Christian Church and volunteered at the Ladies Auxiliary, Carter County Memorial and Sycamore Shoals Hospital for over 20 years. Ruth was an Election Clerk for six decades.

She enjoyed crocheting and was a wonderful baker and many times the citizens of the Tri-Cities could taste her delicious cakes at her son, Alan Howell's restaurant, Dixie B-B-Q.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Dottie Howell; siblings, Dana Clarence "Bounce" Carter, Olaf Parker Carter, Bronson Little Carter, William Dale "Bob" Carter, Louis Ray Carter, Zelma Inez Carter Crawford, Charlotte Sue Carter Jackson, Bruce Estep Carter and Lois Frye Carter.

She leaves behind sons and daughters-in-law, William D. Howell Jr. and Rose Ann Howell, Johnson City, and Alan and Mary Ann Howell, Piney Flats; sister, Margaret Nell Carter Gagaliano, New Orleans, LA; brother, George Carter, Elizabethton; grandchildren, Hannah Ruth Howell, Elizabethton, and Richard "Richie" Alan Howell Jr., Johnson City; and a great-granddaughter, Mariah Ann Howell, Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life Service for Ruth Carter Howell will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013, in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, with Mr. Tim Ross, Minister, officiating.

A Graveside and Committal service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Steve Carter, Kenneth Carter, Bruce Carter Jr., Richie Howell, Doug Matney, her nephews and the members of Hopwood Christian Church.

Franklin married Mary Lucy Estep about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Crit Tipton Estep and Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chambers) was born about 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Nov 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Emmert Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennesee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jane Newton about 1879 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Jane was born in Jun 1857 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Crit married Elizabeth A. "Betty" Chambers on 3 Oct 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elizabeth (daughter of David Turner Chambers and Mary Ann Smith) was born on 7 Feb 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Oct 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Estep Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]