Billy Wayne Howell Obituary

The memory of Billy Wayne Howell (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Wayne Howell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Sharon DeGarmo; his parents-in-law, Imogene Drinnen and Bill Drinnen; and his siblings, Orval Howell, Debbie Sizemore, Sharon Lee DeGarmo (Midge) and Richard DeGarmo.

He is survived by: his wife Debra Howell; his children, Brian Howell (Christi) and Paige Hermes (Nathan); his grandchildren, Preston (Ariana), Cooper and Maddy (Jared); his sister Kathy Lehning; and his brother-in-law Steve Drinnen. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization dear to Billy's heart.