Dr. Joseph William Howe
May 27, 1930 ~ October 21, 2022
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ROCKY MOUNT – Dr. Joseph William Howe, age 92, passed away on Friday, October21, 2022. Born in Potter County, PA on May 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. Howe and Mabel Jane Howe. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Melinda Gayle Howe Shillig; and his sisters, Sally Howe Haber and Hazel Joyce Howe Greenawalt.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Mary Dolores Rathfon Howe; his sons, Daniel Howe and wife, Stacey and Steven Howe and wife, Linda; his daughters, Hollie Martin and husband, James, Nancy Mazone and husband, Robert, and Jaynan Lotts and husband, John; his 32 grandchildren; his 50 great-grandchildren; and his son-in-law, John Shillig.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Joseph’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 164 Longs Plant Farm Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & 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.
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What a wonderful teacher and gentleman. I am so proud and privileged to have had Dr. Howe as my mentor. He could be tough and demanding, but that brought out the best in all of his residents and students. I am forever grateful for him for accepting me into his programme and opening the door to a fabulous 3 year experience in Los Angeles, and a career that I love. My fondest memory of him was the morning of April 3, 1984, the whole department gathered in his office for rounds as usual at around 730, after which he would normally go over the classroom/lab/teaching assignments for the day. As he started to go through the schedule, I pulled 8 tickets for that afternoon’s Dodgers opening day game against St. Louis out of my notebook. He took one look and said… Forget what I just said everyone…, the department is closed for the rest of the day… whose driving? It was the best! Here is Joe singing the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium that afternoon.
I was one of Dr. How’s Radiology Residents in the mid 1980s in Los Angeles. He was truly my Radiology mentor. My deepest sympathies to y’all. May God rest his soul and bring peace to Dee and everyone else.
Dr. Larry Wyatt
Dr. Joe Howe taught me radiology and his academic excellence brought out my best as a spine specialist and researcher, RIP Joe. Jim Cox
Dr. Joseph Howe was truly a mentor and a servant/educator to many in the chiropractic profession.
From my first encounter as an intern throughout my professional career, Dr. Howe embodied all the attributes of a true and loyal friend as we shared professionally and non-professionally on a variety of subjects that involved radiology, our profession, and current culture issues of the day. He provided balanced consul with a congenial attitude and with a genuine display of affection that made him a unique individual.
Our profession and the world will miss this special servant among men who unselfishly gave his all for the betterment of society.
DR. Franklin W Forman
With deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow Your Logan University friends.
Dr. Howe was a mentor and friend to many. As a chiropractic radiologist and educator, he touched many lives. I was lucky enough to cross paths with him when his path led him to Missouri and he started training residents again at Logan. His knowledge, wit, and kindness will never be forgotten. His love for his family and his faith was deep and inspiring. My deepest condolences to Dee and family. God be with you ’til we meet again.
Dan Haun
Commemorating Dr. Howe in a way that reflects his legacy and contributions. Very respectfully, the Battaglia Family.
Dr. Howe was kind, gracious, and a deep thinker. He knew just what to say and do at exactly the right time. We need more people in this world that have his values and love for learning. Sending loving thoughts and blessings to Dr. Howe’s family and friends everywhere in the world. He touched so many people. (Photo above from the 2010 National University of Health Sciences homecoming.
Dr. Joseph Howe will remain in our hearts forever. He has brought the love of chiropractic radiology to many and we hope to honor his legacy.