A;lan Howell

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On Thursday, December 30, Alan Howell, loving husband and father of two children and two grandchildren passed away at the age of 72. Alan was born on May 14, 1949 in Carter County TN to William “Dottie” and Ruth Carter Howell. He was a graduate of Happy Valley High School. He received a degree in Human Resources from Steed College in 1973. On January 5, 1980, he married Mary Ann Looney Howell. They raised one daughter, Hannah; a son, Richie; and a granddaughter, Mariah.
Alan worked in the restaurant business most of his life. He was most known for Dixie Barbeque, the restaurant that he created and loved. Alan knew no strangers, was fortunate to have good employees and customers, and looked forward to each day at work. In addition to Alan and the food, customers enjoyed listening to beach music and watching Andy Griffith.
For many years, Alan enjoyed sailing trips to far-flung locales with his too numerous to name friends. Not only was Alan not afraid to let people know he was a proud liberal Democrat, in 2006 he ran for the First District of Tennessee US Congress seat. Above everything else, Alan was a kind, loving father and husband; a wise teacher; and a fun-loving pleasant man who loved life.
Alan is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill Howell. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Looney Howell, his daughter Hannah Howell, and his son Richard Alan “Richie” Howell Jr. He has two grandchildren, Mariah Howell of Johnson City and Christian Howell of Honolulu HI. His sister-in-law Rose Ann Howell and several cousins also survive.
Special thanks to Caris Healthcare, Justin Taylor, Carrie Weiss, and Megan Long.
There will be a private entombment in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers are former employees of Dixie Barbeque.

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]