Samuel H. Howell, 70, died at Ridgewood Care Center on Friday, December 22, 2006. He was born in New Albany, MS on August 7, 1936, the son of the late Matthew W. and Viola (nee: Houston) Howell. Sam is survived by his wife, Annie (nee: Griffin) Bell; children, Lois Ann Crawford, Betty Jean (Sam) Stubbs, Shirley Jean Howell, Troy Ellis Howell, Debbie Lou Howell, Cindy Diane Howell all of New Albany, MS; Viola Howell, Sam Strong, Cassandra Barry, Wendel Barry, Corneika Person all of Racine, Annette (Dennis) Avery, Jeanette (Ray) Allen of Indianapolis,; 12 grandchildren; brother, Jiles Junior Howell of Milwaukee; sister, Annie Savage of Racine; sister-in-law, Annie Ruth Howell; special nieces and nephew, Debra Howell Baker, Art “Chief” Howell all of Racine, Sindy Howell Stewart of Pleasant Prairie and a host of other relatives and friends. Sam was also preceded in death by his daughter, Gloria Ann King and brother, Athel Howell. The celebration of his Homegoing will take place on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Evans officiating. There will be a viewing in the funeral home on Friday from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.
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