Mr. Grover Lee Howell age 70, of West Jefferson, NC died Friday, November 25, 2011 at his home. Mr. Howell was born March 20, 1941 in Ashe County to Colvard Wert and Lucy Patrick Howell. In addition to his parents Mr. Howell was also preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Lynn Howell. Mr. Howell was owner of Howell Feed and he was formerly employed at Northwestern Dodge and Max Hurley Auto. He married Nancy Lambert in 1961. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Beaver Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Johnny Goodman and Rev. Chris Goodman . Burial will follow in Goodman Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service. Mr. Howell is survived by: His wife: Nancy Carol Howell 2 sons: Grover Lee Howell Jr. & Spencer Lee Howell both of West Jefferson 1 brother: Lester Howell of Ronda 3 sisters: Virginia Wyatt of North Wilkesboro, Brenda Hall & Lizzy Royal both of Jefferson 2 grandsons, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Howell's arrangements.