James Allen Howell Sr

Mr. James Allen Howell Sr., age 82 of Crumpler died on Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home. Mr. Howell was born on September 15, 1934 in Ashe County to Joseph Arthur and Gussie Bare Howell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, James Allen Howell, Jr.; sisters, Lorene Lyalls and Wilma Howell Little; brothers, William Charles Howell and Joseph Edward Howell; grandson, Jaxon Heath Miller. Mr. Howell worked as a truck driver. James enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed telling stories and jokes.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lonnie Jones. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Howell is survived by: wife, Betty Howell; daughters, Robin Shamel and husband Jimmy of King, Jeana Arroyo and husband Juan of Jefferson, and Lisa Miller and husband Daniel of Glendale Springs; sister, Dot Howell Scott and husband Ben of Lincolnton, Georgia; grandchildren, Miranda Jordan and husband Brad, Dillon Lyalls, Damion Arroyo, and Nathan Greer; great-grandson, Jasper Jordan; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Howell's arrangements.

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