Howell
UNDATED — Jack B. Howell, 86, peacefully passed into his Heavenly Home, Sunday morning, October 25, 2026 following an extended illness.
Howell was born in Waycross, but had lived most of his life in Brantley 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. While stationed in England, he met and married the love of his life, Rita Kjell.
Howell retired as a Sheetmetal worker with CSX Railroad 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, Howell had served as a Deacon, a Trustee, choir member and 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 Carson Thomas.
Memorial donations may be sent to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 7136 Central Ave., Waycross, 31503 in memory of Howell.
A Celebration Of Life was held Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Online Sympathy can be expressed online at www.musicfuneralhome.c om.
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