Willie James Howell

February 3, 1953– September 20, 2020

Willie James Howell, 67, was born in Cadwell, Georgia on February 3, 1953 to the late James and Bennie Mae Howell. He was taken suddenly and lost to his family on September 20, 2020.

Willie lived much of his life in Lansing, graduating from Sexton High School, and working for Mid-Michigan Transportation and The Beekman Center. He was a founding member of Fearless Faith Church Ministries where he served as an usher and Sunday School teacher and was working to advance his service to the Lord as a Deacon in Training.

Willie was a proud and engaged grandfather to his grandsons, Jayven and Jesiah, and a favored uncle to his seven nephews. “Paw Paw” and “Uncle Willie” will be well remembered for his ready laughter and gentle care. Willie is survived by his wife, Linda Howell; his beloved daughter, Chenia Howell; his grandsons, Jayven Broughton and Jesiah Howell; his sister, Pastor Iris I. Cotton; his brothers, Reverend Jimmie L. Howell and James L. Howell; sister-in-law, Cheryl Howell; all of Lansing; sister, Annie L. Wallace, of Cleveland, Ohio; sister, Leslie T. Howell; nephews, Joshua Beard, Kenneth Griffin, Jayson Howell, Jeffrey Howell, Jermaine Howell, Jonathan Howell and Justin Verser, all of Lansing; and step-sons, Brandon Kimble, of Lansing; and Laprece Kimble (Kimberly), of Grand Rapids.

In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by brother, Jasper L. Howell; sister, Sarah M. Wilkins; and niece, Teresa M. Keyton.