William Penn Howell Jr. Obituary
The passing of William Penn Howell Jr. of Franklinville, North Carolina, born in Geneva, New York leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 4, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Penn Howell Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Howell, and Yolanda Ricciotti Howell, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Karen Haithcock Howell; his sons, John Howell (Devin) of Asheboro, Josh Howell of Asheboro and Joseph Hinshaw (Amanda) of Angier; his sister Diane Littlefield of Greensboro; his half-sister Sue Ellen Rey (Dave) of Geneva, NY; his brother Robbie Howell of Geneva, NY; and his grandchildren, Colton Hinshaw, Delaney Hinshaw, Liam Howell, Grayson Howell, Finley Howell and Zoe Howell. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Whites Memorial Baptist Church (2930 Whites Memorial Rd, Franklinville, NC 27248).
Memorials may be made to Whites Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2930 Whites Memorial Rd., Franklinville, NC 27248.