Mitchell County  Georgia Obituaries John W. Howell Sr. 1934

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Obituary of John W. Howell Sr. 
as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 6 Jul 1934.  


Mr. John W, Howell, veteran rural mail carrier at Sale City, died suddenly 
Thursday, 5 Jul 1934, morning at 6:00 AM following a heart attack.  Complaining of 
feeling ill, he got up to get some medicine an collapsed, death following in a few 
moments.  He had suffered from heart trouble for some time but his condition had not 
been especially alarming and his sudden passing came as a severe shock to the members 
of his family.  Mr. Howell was 56 years of age and had spent his life in the Sale City 
community where he was esteemed by everyone.  For 26 years he had served as a rural 
mail carrier from the Sale City post office and would have soon been eligible for a 
pension, under Civil Service rule.  The deceased is survived by his wife and three 
daughters, Mrs. Ed Hargett, Miss Willie Ruth and Miss Sarah Howell.  He is also 
survived by one brother, Mr. O. Howell and three sisters.  It was announced that funeral 
services would be held at the Sale City Methodist Church Friday, 6 Jul 1934, afternoon.