Fred Howell, 96

Fred Howell, 96, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather of Columbus formerly of Portsmouth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. He was born on January 15, 1919, to Henry and Susie Howell. Fred was predeceased by beloved wife Emogene, Mother and Father, Brothers Wesley, Frank, Hubert, Russell and Raymond, Sisters Ethel, Zora and Blanche.

He is survived by his children Freda Martin, Zorah (Jack) Howard, Don (Melissa) Howell, eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday February 16, 2015 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth and interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 6:00 PM on Sunday and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com