David Andrew Howell

March 4, 1939-Jan. 1, 2025

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David Andrew Howell, 85, of Sparta, passed away Jan. 1, 2025.

David was born March 4, 1939, in Pelham, to Andrew Howell and Lillian Saylors Howell.

David was a member of the Church of Christ; he was the best Christian example for his family and everyone who knew him. Whenever his family needed him, he was always there to lend a helpful hand. He will forever be in our hearts and will be missed dearly by all who loved him.

It was a glorious day when he was able to be with his wife, Barbara, and all the family members that had preceded him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his beloved wife, Barbara Harris Howell, and his sister, Shirley (Hosea) Broyles.

Survivors include his daughters, Davalynn (Kenneth) Roberts, of Tennessee, Sonya (Clyde) Carlson, of Alabama; grandchildren, Luke (Laura) Carlson, Barbra (Owen) Chandler, Bonnie Jean Roberts, David Roberts; and brother, Roger (Linda) Howell, of Tennessee.

Funeral service was 2 p.m., Jan. 4, 2025, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Phillip Saylors officiated.

Pallbearers were Ken Roberts, Clyde Carlson, David Howell, Luke Carlson, and Owen Chandler.

A special thank you to Gentiva Hospice and Kayla Roberts for all the care given to our family in this time of need.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.