Earnest Phil Howell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Earnest Phil Howell of Jefferson, North Carolina, who passed away on August 12, 2025 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earnest Phil Howell to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Earnest find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest McKinley and Ella Jean Patrick Howell. He is survived by: his wife Evelyn Snyder Howell; his children, B. Phil Howell (Amanda) of Jefferson and Angie Holman (Rex) of Millers Creek; and his grandchildren, Emma Howell, Norah Howell, Adaline Howell and Dylan Holman.
The family requests no flowers please. Memorials may be made to the Phil Howell Memorial Scholarship, c/o Ashe County Advantage, P.O. Box 31, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
