ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HOWELL, CLARENCE WILEY 
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Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Sons Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Saturday, April 9, 2016

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HOWELL, CLARENCE WILEY 
Died: Sat., Apr. 9, 2016

Clarence Wiley Howell, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 9, 
2016 at his home in Slidell, Louisiana surrounded by his loving and devoted 
family. 

He was a native of Roanoke Virginia, son of Boyd Henry Howell and Sallie 
Hansbrough Howell.  

Clarence proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War earning 
many honors. He also worked for Norfolk and Western Railroad, served as club 
pro at Thorn Springs Country Club in Pulaski Virginia, and later retired from 
Amtrak. Clarence and Wilma enjoyed spending their retirement years together, in 
Slidell.

He Married Wilma L. Edwards in 1950 Salem Virginia. He was a member of First 
United Methodist Church, and thourghly enjoyed fishing, playing golf, card 
games with his buddies, cutting the rug with the love of his life, and finding 
the humor in everything. His laugh was infectious as he loved life.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dorothy Howell Rule, and 
brother Vincent Boyd Howell. 

He is survived by his wife Wilma of whom he was married to for 65 years, their 
children Steve Howell, (m. Donna Hartley)  Penny Howell Hagerman,(m. Johnny 
Hagerman) Suzanne Howell Bourgeois, (m. Darren Bourgeois) four grandchildren-
Travis, Molly, Kaitlyn, and Madeleine, and one great grandchild-Elli, his 
devoted canine companion Sabastian, all of whom he loved dearly. 

A full military honors ceremony will be held on May 13th at 2:00 pm at the 
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery Slidell and a memorial celebration will 
be conducted on May 14th at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church with 
Reverend Karl Klaus officiating.  

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made, in memory of, to STARC of 
Louisiana, 1541 St. Ann Slidell LA 70460 or Heart of Hospice, 15781 
Professional Plaza Hammond LA 70403. 

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the many physicians 
and caregivers that helped him during his final days here on earth.    

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