Matthew Joseph Howell

Matthew Joseph Howell, age 58, of Vail Arizona went home to be with the Lord Jesus Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 in Peppi’s House - TMC Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 27, 1965 in Alliance, Ohio. Raised in Carrollton, Ohio. Son of Linda Sue Howell of Carrollton and the late Galen Lee Howell. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1983. Matt then served 20 plus years in the United States Air Force and another 18 years in Civil Service as a Logistics Quality Inspector. He is survived by his wife Michella Rivera-Abernathy Howell to whom he married June 19th, 1995; two sons Zachary and Dillon Howell; one daughter Ashley Collier; one brother and sister-in-law Michael and Beth Howell of Malvern, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law Margi and Rick Hepner of Carrollton, Ohio; four grandchildren Nolan, Teddy, Mason, and Mila. A memorial service will be held Friday, 10AM at Marana Mortuary Cemetery with Pastor David Hook officiating. There are no calling hours. The family memorials may be made in Matt’s name to AVIVA Children Services 153 S Plumer Ave Tucson, AZ 85719.