J.D. Howell

August 17, 1936 - April 4, 2022

Joseph Daniel “J.D.” Howell Crystal Springs J.D. Howell, 85, passed away April 4, 2022, at his home in Crystal Springs. J.D. was born August 17, 1936 in Crystal Springs to Joseph Raleigh and Doris Phillips Howell. He graduated from Crystal Springs High School in 1954. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force before he returned with his family to Crystal Springs. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and for many years enjoyed his hobbies as a woodworker and collector. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, David Raleigh Howell, and half-sisters Frances Howell Weathersby, and Dorothy Howell Davis. His survivors include: his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Yarbrough Howell, of Crystal Springs, MS and four children: Keith (Diane) Howell of Fredericksburg, TX; Brian Howell of Montgomery, AL; Craig (Melanie) Howell of Madison, MS; and Kim (Tony) Beazley of Stuart, FL. He is also survived by his sister, Edna Alexander of Dunedin, FL. The joys of his life were his 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and all the bonus “grandchildren” that called him PawPaw. Visitation will be Thursday, April 7 from 12:00-2:00 at Stringer Family Funeral Service in Crystal Springs followed by the funeral service at 2:00. The burial will be at Gatesville Baptist Church Cemetery. You may watch the funeral service here: https://youtu.be/tqq6Lh3WQXE