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Gregory Howell, 68, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A private family service will be held at Graceland Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staffs of McMynn Tower and the Hospitality Center for the time and care they showed Gregory.
Gregory Howell, 68, completed his earthly pilgrimage on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born in New Albany, MS on July 3, 1952 the son of Athel and Annie Ruth (nee: Sanders) Howell. Gregory and his family moved to Racine when he was a young child. He attended school here in Racine and graduated from J. I. Case High School. Gregory had been employed by the Racine Department of Public Works. Later, he worked for the GCA Corporation. Gregory was a member of St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to shop and walked all over town. Gregory enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his mother, Annie Ruth Howell; brothers and sisters, James (Carolyn) Howell, Debra (Dave) Baker, Sindy (Payton) Stewart, and Arthel “Art” (April) Howell. Gregory is also survived by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gregory was met in Heaven by his father, brother, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Therita Bogan says
Sister Howell And Family You Have My Deepest Condolences. I Didn’t Know Your Son But I Heard Good Thing’s About Him, He Was Well Loved.
SK n Marilyn Pearson says
Sending prayers and lots of love to Sister Howell who is my Spiritual Mother who I love dearly and her family
Freddie shaw says
Freddie Shaw and the family sending Condolences to the Howell family
brenda petty says
sending my love and condolences to my Auntie and family from Casper and family
Joyce Denton says
My prayers and condolences to the Howell family
Holly Hess says
I knew Greg from the Hospitality Center. He was a nice man and he will be missed around there.
Mary Jeffries & The Bedgord Family says
Sending sincere condolences to the Howell Family! May God grant you peace at this most difficult time.
Mary Jeffries & The Bedford Family says
Sending sincere condolences to the Howell Family. Msy God grant you peace at this most difficult time.
Kevin McCormick says
My sincere condolences to the Howell family.
Hank & Ruth Ann Miller says
Debra, Roy and family,
Our thoughts and prayers for all of you during this difficult time.
Hugs and ❤️
Gracie G Witherspoon says
My heartfelt prayers to the entire family. I’m really going to miss Jock visiting as he was on one of his walks and we were the ‘ pit stop’ . He had many interesting stories. May God be with you thru your pain and grief. Much love from Gracie and ‘Killah’
Anonymous says
Our prayers and condolences to The Howell Family from the Liggins Families
Marlene Liggins says
Our prayers and condolences to the Howell Family from the Liggins Families
Charles T. Klimek says
I worked with Greg the entire 1973 season in Mound Cemetery. He was a good mowing partner who always did his share of the work. I recall the home on Davis Place. My deepest condolences.
Mary McIlvaine says
I was really sad to learn of Gregory’s passing. My sincere condolences to all the family. I will miss seeing him around downtown.
Robert Hayes says
I have known Greg or Josh,as we called him for many years. To the Howell family you have our prayers. The Hayes’s. Robert(Bootsie) and the rest of the family.
Roxanne West/Wilson and family says
Rip Jock, you will be missed.
From t The Riley family says
You have our deepest condolences and prayers to the family.
Linda Joyce Chambliss says
May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES WITH THE STRENGTH TO ENDURE THESE PAINFUL DAYS AHEAD.OUR PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL…MUCH LOVE LINDA,❤GLORIA,❤ VIRGINIA,❤ ALBERT( AKA MIKE) ❤AND IRA❤ CHAMBLISS.❤❤❤
Linda Joyce Chambliss says
May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES WITH THE STRENGTH TO ENDURE THESE PAINFUL DAYS AHEAD.OUR PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL…MUCH LOVE ❤LINDA,❤GLORIA,❤ VIRGINIA,❤ ALBERT( AKA MIKE) ❤AND IRA❤ CHAMBLISS.❤❤❤
Yvonne (Gibson) Dawson says
Howell, Baker, Stewart Family
Know that the Gibson and Dawson Family grieve with you during this difficult time.
Praying for everyone.
Brenda Kaprelian says
I knew Greg from McMynn Towers.
My condolences and prayers go out to the families.
Brenda Kaprelian says
I knew Greg from McMynn and Towers. My condolences and prayers go out to the families.
Freddie woods says
You haven’t deepest condolences sorry to hear about jock what a nice guy if he could help you he would thats the type of person he was he will be miss
Freddie woods says
My condolences to the howell family jock was the type of person that would help anyone
Freddie woods iam not freddie shaw says
My condolences to the howell family jock was the type of person that would help anyone
Linda Pulice ( McMynn Staff) says
Greg was a staple amongst the downtown Racine community. He was so genuine and kind, always checking in on people to see if they needed a helping hand. I will miss his big heart and his jovial spirit. My deepest sympathies to his family and dearest friends. <3
Dawn Shilhavy says
Sindy and the entire Howell family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers!
Geraldine Larson says
Today, we had a memorial where Greg lives. A lot of people knew him as Greg and also as his nickname Jock. Everyone is shocked and very saddened to learn of his passing. As people eulogized him, there were countless stories of how he helped people who needed it. He also found furniture for his neighbors who needed it when they moved into McMynn Towers. He helped countless people move things, myself included. He had his own moving cart just for that purpose.. He was up at the crack of dawn helping to keep the building clean. He took pride in this and many people loved him dearly. He will be greatly missed. Especially for his well known generosity, his going out of his way to help people. Sending prayers and deepest condolences to Greg/ Jock’s family and friends. I know he is resting in peace. That is the way he was.
Bob -Brette Moore & Family says
Sending our condolences prayers & sympathies to the Howell family. May God comfort & strengthen each of you during this difficult time and the days to come.
Sheila Grandy says
My condolences to the families of Greg, may God comfort you all during this time, 🙏💞
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
To the family of Jock Howell:
As a teenager, I met Jock through my brother Odell. He was always very cordial and brotherly. Jock had a warm and inviting spirit. When I saw his obituary, I couldn’t believe that he was gone. My heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Jock. He will be missed. He was a good man. I never knew him as Greg; he was always Jock to me.
Anonymous says
Howell Family
My deepest condolences to your family: May the God of comfort sustain you at this time of such great loss.
gail (gibson) causey
Paula Boykin and Family says
Sincere condolences to the Howell Family Joc as I knew him was always a kind soul he will be missed may God comfort you all in your time of need
James King says
Thoughts and Prayers to the Howell family. Love, James King
Sheila Grandy says
Sorry for the loss, may God comfort you all during this time, praying for his family, 🙏💞
C.HICKS says
my condolences to the Howell family. I didn’t know Gregory well but I saw him shopping a lot. He lived to be outside his apartment building, very quiet.
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