Raymond Howell

Raymond Earl (Davidson) Howell, 70, of Aquilla, passed away on January 20, 2018, at a Whitney nursing home. The family will hold a memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Whitney.

Raymond was born in Dallas, on December 18, 1947, to Jean and Harry Davidson and was later adopted by John Howell. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served until 1967 when he joined the reserves.

In 1981, he married the love of his life, Linda, and they were married 29 years until her passing.
He became a fireman and later a commercial tire salesman.

Then in 1982, he became an ordained minister. Ministry was always his true passion and mission in life. In the last couple of years he drove a school bus for Aquilla ISD where he so enjoyed being with the kids.

He always had a smile for everyone, tried to make the best of any situation and would go out of his way to help anyone. He never shied away from sharing Christ with anyone. Spending time with family and helping others were two of his most important pastimes that he enjoyed.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Linda; and a brother, Johnny

Survivors include his daughter, Dawn Wallace and husband, Chuck; grandsons, Garret, Caleb and Bryson Sharp; brothers Richard Howell and wife, Linda; David Howell, and Robert Davidson and wife, Sandy; sister, Pat Ballou and husband, Larry; a sister-in-law, Debi Brooks and husband, Steve; uncle, Paul Muller and aunt, Nancy Krysvig; nephews, Stephen Justin, Joshua and Jared Howell; and a niece, Angie Riley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Dr., Waco, TX 76710.

Memorial Service

11:00 AM ,Saturday, January 27, 2018
First Church of the Nazarene
1103 N. Brazos Whitney , TX 76695