Mr. Arthur Wesley Howe

Arthur Wesley Howe, 93, of Savannah, passed on to Heaven, through Jesus Christ on Friday, April 18, 2014, so he could be with his daughter, Bonnie Elisa Howe, who passed away in 1969, and went to Heaven. He was married to Martha Jo Brewer Howe, and they had 2 daughters, Cindy and Bonnie and a son-in-law, Charlie Barnwell, Jr. Art was a member of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, where he served for over 60 years. He served on the Vestry, in the Sanctuary Choir, a member of the Men's Club and their projects; as a Lay Reader, and in the Bereavement Ministry. Art had worked at Steel Products, Union Camp, Great Dane, and he worked at Atlind Industries for many years as Head Foreman, and Vice-President. He earned, and received his Bachelor's Degree from Armstrong College; and retired from Savannah Vocational Technical College, as a Professor. Art had attended Georgia Tech before moving to Savannah. He was a World War II Veteran having served in the US Air Force, stationed in England, and he was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the U.S. Navy, Seabees. Art and Jo were founding members of The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, and he served as Commander of the Mighty Eighth in 1992, and he volunteered as a Guide there for many years. Art was Past Wing Commander of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Historical Society. He was a member of Acacia Lodge # 452, F. & A.M's, a member of The Sons of the American Revolution, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 660, the Savannah Bicycle Club, the Old Car Club, a Scuba Diving Club, a Carving Club, Woodcrafter's Club, and the Savannah Go-Kart Club. He owned a Go-Kart in the 1960's, and organized Go-Kart Races. Art was a Past President of the Savannah Ambucs, and started their Handicapped Bowling Team for children and teenagers, their physical therapy program, helped start Ambuc Park, and also raised funds for physical therapy scholarships. Art is survived by his wife, Martha Jo Brewer Howe, Savannah, Ga; daughter and son in law, Cindy and Charlie Barnwell, Jr., and several in-laws. Visitation: 5 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Fairhaven Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, with Father Kevin Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park. Remembrances: St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church.