Dr. William E. Howes (Bill) of 82 years ended his journey on earth surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021. He was born to William Javen Howes and Ardith Marie Terrian Howes in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on March 27th, 1939.
Bill was a lifelong scholar and excelled in various leadership roles that included teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. He started his career in education as a high school teacher and basketball coach in Rudyard, Michigan in 1961. He ended his career as principal at Assumption Catholic School in 2004.
Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gail, children, Dr. Rebecca Howes, Jon Howes (Dr. Tammy), and Victoria Shiu (Wade), and 7 granddaughters, Molly, Olivia, Emma, Elizabeth, Abigail, Macey, and Ella. We would like to thank Mayo Clinic, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, and Community Hospice for the excellent care during his journey.
A celebration of Bill’s life will take place on May 13th, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Legacy Lodge at 4801 San Jose Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207. The memorial service will take place at Assumption Catholic Church on May 14th, 2021 at 11am with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Assumption Catholic School Scholarship Fund: Assumption Catholic School, 2431 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 904-737-7171. Please sign the guestbook at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com.
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