Larry Elliott Howell, age 72, of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville, NC.He was born October 26, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late L.E. Howell and Mary Blevins Howell.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Starr Dean and nephew, Paul Triplett. Survivors include a daughter, Sherri Kinsella; grandchildren, Brandi Campbell and Christine Rogers and husband Chase; great-grandson, Trey Rogers; great-granddaughter, Brianna Greene; sister, Sandra Triplett and husband Darius; brother, Keith Howell and wife Jane; wife, Willa Howell; step-daughters, Stephanie Hall and husband Jimmy and Renee Conner; nephews, Greg Triplett, Bradley Howell, Keith Howell, Jr. and Dustin Howell; and niece, Julie Howell. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Reverend Frank Bentley. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.