Howell
BRANTLEY COUNTY — Jack B. Howell, 86, peacefully passed into his Heavenly Home, Sunday morning, October 25, 2026, following an extended illness.
He was born in Waycross, but had lived most of his life in Brantl e y County.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Kjell Howell; his parents, Ernie “Speedy” Howell and Sarah Capps Howell; a daughter,Tina Carter; and grandchildren, Joshua James Moody, James Major Moody, and Sarah McKenzie Moody.
Howell served with the United States Air Force, and while stationed in England, he met and married the love of his life Rita Kjell. He retired as a sheet metal worker with CSX Transportation in 2001 after 37 years of service. In his spare time, he loved working in his garden and woodworking.
An active and faithful member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, he had served as a Deacon, a Trustee, Choir Member, and had served on numerous committees.
Survivors include two daughters, Terri H. Moody (husband James) of Nahunta, and Patsy H. Eads (husband Josh) of Richmond Hill; five grandchildren, Erica King (husband Timmy), Dylan Thomas (wife Heather) of Waycross, Taylor M. Harrell (husband Toby) of St. Augustine, Fla., Bryce Eads and Grant Eads, both of Richmond Hill; four great grandchildren, Eli King, Laynee Courson (husband Noah), Wyatt Thomas, and Carseon Thomas.
Memorial donations may be sent to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 7136 Central Avenue, Waycross, 31503 in memory of Ellis.
A Celebration Of Life was held October 27 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Online Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralhome.c om.
Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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