Reverend Douglas Mciver Howell

Douglas Howell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

He was born on July 15, 1958, to the late Wade Howell and Carolyn Brown Howell.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters Jeanne Triplett and Kay Hochschild.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 48 years, Rhonda Howell; sons Matthew Howell (Sarah) and Nicholas Howell (Elizabeth), and 3 precious grandchildren, Cameron Howell, Loralei Howell and Colbie Howell, his brother Wade Howell (Susan); sisters, Kathy Hendrick (Andy) and Patsy Gentry (Doug); brother-in-law Terry Triplett as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Doug worked in the milk and ice cream industry for over 20 years, from ice cream sales/delivery to route supervisor and then branch manager. While at Pet Dairy as Branch Manager he was awarded the Golden Branch Award. Those who worked for him described him as fair and honest. He then surrendered to the ministry call. He returned to school for a degree in Religion and Sociology. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gardner Webb University.

He pastored four churches and dearly loved his last assignment at Blackburn Baptist. He loved to hunt and fish, to work in his yard and just be outside. He said he talks to the Lord on the lawn mower. He loved to watch the grandchildren in sports and horseback riding. He loved his family and church family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM with a Memorial Service to honor Doug’s life at 4:00 PM at Blackburn Baptist Church 5105 W NC Hwy10 Hickory NC with Jim Dellinger, Pastor Roger Beck and Dr. David Smith officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers are Kenin Anderson, Jeff Bailey, Jim Buchanan, Ron Burgette, Jordan Hendrix, Tim Hendrix and Harvey Reese.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and support during this difficult time. We would like to thank Amorem and a special thank you to nurse Kala, and social worker Michelle for the care and compassion shown to us.

In lieu of flowers Doug request that donations be made to Blackburn lawnmower fund. 5105 W NC Hwy 10 Hickory, NC 28602.

Evans Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Doug Howell.