Rev. John David Howell, a resident of Henryetta, died sept. 2, 2019 at his home in Henryetta. He was born Sept. 5, 1942 in Beggs to George Edward Howell and Lottie (Gunkel) Howell.
He married Wanda Collins, June 16, 1962 in LaCresenta, Calif. John pastored many churches in different states and was currently pastor of The Church of God in Henryetta.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, George, Carl, Bobby, and Troy. Also by one sister, Grace Bryson.
He is survived by his wife Wanda of the home; three sons: Michael Howell and wife Cheryl of Kansas City, Kansas, Matthew Howell and wife Amber of Cleveland, Tennessee and David Howell and wife Lisa of Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren: Christopher Howell and wife Crystal of Claycomo, Missouri, Stephanie Karl and husband Charles of Kansas City, Kansas, Justin Howell and wife Lisa of Basehor, Kansas, Allison Howell and fiance', Michael Ward of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ashley Howell of Colorado Springs,
Raffe Howell of Cleveland Tennessee and Tessa Howell of Cleveland, Tennessee; nine great grandchildren: Andrew Felix, Taylor Gray, Dalton Felix, Joey and Jacob Karl, Landon Howell, Jaxon Howell, Emma Howell, and Lucas Howell; two sisters, Frances Webb of Scroggins, Texas and Susie Lutsker of Henryetta; brother, James Howell of Germany; also by a host of friends, church family, and other relatives.
Viewing for John will be from 12 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Integrity Funeral Service. The family will be present to greet friends from 6. until 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be, Michael Howell, Matthew Howell, David Howell, Raffe Howell, Michael Ward, and Timothy Berg.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday Sept. 7, 2019 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Geoffrey Bretches, officiating. Interment will be in Oswego Cemetery, Oswego, Kansas under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.