Homer Howell
August 21, 1906 ~ November 15, 2000
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Homer Howell, 94, of 340 Emma Road, Asheville, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 in a local nursing facility.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Henry and Vennie Walsh Howell. He was a
retired employee of Sands & Company,an Army Veteran of WW II and a member of Emma United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Katie Reeves Howell; daughters, Doris Harron of Pisgah
Forest, Martha Ledford of Asheville; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The Rev. Wes Sharpe will officiate with burial following in Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Emma United Methodist Church, 59 Adams Hill Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Dear Kate and Family,
We are so thankful we were able to attend your 70th Wedding Anniversary Party. When we think of Homer we will remember that day.
Deepest Sympathy, Bob & Barbara
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha,
My thoughts are with you & your family during this difficult time.I know how much you loved your Dad. The Lord will see you through this.
I love you dearly.
Melody
Kate, Martha, and Family,
We were really sorry to hear about Homer and sorry we weren’t able to attend. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Tim and Tonya