James “Jim” Edward Howell
September 20, 1941 ~ May 20, 2017
James E. "Jim" Howell, Jr., age 75, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Born in Edgecombe County on September 20, 1941 to the late Jack and Myrtle Howell. He is also predeceased in death by his brother, Mike Howell.
Jim served in the United States Air Force and loved his country. He worked in transportation for 40 years. Jim was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Rocky Mount where he held numerous positions.
Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Janice C. Howell; his sisters, Jackie H. Wall and Judi H. Cockrell. Jim is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and godchildren who lovingly knew him as "Uncle Buddy".
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 1825 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount with Dr. Jacky Raper and Rev. Sonny Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with family and friends will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service.
A special Thanks to the wonderful staff at Kitty Askins for their loving, compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim's name to the First Free Will Baptist Church, Post Office Box 483, Rocky Mount, NC 27802.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
First Free Will Baptist Church
1825 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount , NC 27803
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Tuesday 5/23, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Service
First Free Will Baptist Church
1825 Bethlehem Road
Rocky Mount , NC 27803
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Tuesday 5/23, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Jim was a wonderful friend as well a trusted employee for many years. I miss working with him everyday. Vance Forbes
Janice & family, So sorry to hear of Buddy passing. He will surely be missed by many. I will always remember his beautiful smile & laughter. He always put a smile on my face & we loved joking around each other. He was a friend for many, many years. I hope you can find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Love, Carol Harrell
My twin brother Allen Wooten and I grew up in the same home church on Cokey Road in Rocky Mount with Janice and Buddy. Have wonderful memories of Bible School and Revivals. They truly were a model of a married couple and devoted to each other. Glad there is no more pain and hope Janice and his two sisters are comfort by the memories. My son Jason and Buddy share the same birthday, he told me he was going to be born on his birthday and he was right, so that is pretty cool. We love you guys! Love, Ellen, Gene , Jason, Gene Jr
Janice, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You both were excellent neighbors. So comforting to know that Jim loved the Lord and I know that some day we will meet again. GOD bless. Norm & Gerri
Janice, So sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. Randy & Diane Rivenbark
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Howell family. The Donald Hawley family
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