Howell

Memorial services for Francis Marion “Yank” Howell, 89, will be Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Laud’s Episcopal Church in Pittsburg.

Mr. Howell died on Dec. 31, in Pittsburg; he was born to the late Bryan and Vaughn Howell Nov.10, 1925. After serving in the US Navy from 1943-1946, and being awarded the Bronze Medal, He moved to Marshall, where he met and married Katherine “Kit” Thomas on Nov. 1947 and graduated from East Texas Baptist University in May 1952. Mr. Howell worked at Lone Star Steel from October 1953 to February 1979.   He later worked for Dorchester Oil, from 1981 to 1986.  In retirement, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed following sports, especially baseball and football. Mr. Howell was a loyal founding member of St. Laud’s Episcopal Church and he will be missed. 

 

He is survived by his son Stephen Thomas Howell and his wife Ann of Rowlett, and a granddaughter, Amanda Katherine Darr and her husband David of Katy.

Mr. Howell was preceded in death by his wife, Kit; a sister, Katherine Brandick; and three brothers:  Dennis Howell, Bryan Howell, and Jim Howell.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the American Heart Association.