Obituaries: W. Scott Howell, 1928, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: March 29, 1928 Winn Parish Enterprise

W. Scott Howell

Having attained the ripe age of 77 years, 5 months and 26 days, a lifelong
resident of this state, W. Scott Howell departed this life on Thursday, March
23rd, at the Riverside Sanitarium at Monroe and his remains were carried to
the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Heard, in West Monroe.  He was born in
Caldwell Parish, being a resident of said parish until the death of his wife
in 1916, since living with his daughters, Mrs. W. S. Heard in Ouachita Parish
and Mrs. J. T. Steen in Winn Parish.

He married Miss Nide Curry, of Caldwell Parish, when about the age of 21
years.  To this union six children were born in Ward Three of said parish,
where he was considered a successful farmer and stock raiser.  He was a member
of a family of twelve children, there being only one now living.  Mrs. George
Thomas of Clarks, Louisiana.

He has been a very active member of the Baptist Church since young manhood,
serving most all the time as Deacon of his church and Superintendent of his
Sunday School.  His perfect devotion to his loved ones was one of the
beautiful features of his life, and nothing could exceed in exemplification of
Christian character, his cheerful and patient submission to the will of his
Master, during the trying weeks, while helpless on his bed of illness,
without one murmur of impatience or complaint.

"So when the holy angels meet us, 
As we go to join their band,
Shall we know the friends that greet us
In the glorious spirit land?  Yes.

"Shall we see the same eyes shining
On us as in days of yore?
Shall we feel their dear arms twining
Fondly round us as before?
Shall we know each other there?  Yes."

He leaves 5 children, Mrs. Essie Butler of Monroe, La., Mrs. W. S. Heard, West
Monroe, La., Mrs. J. T. Steen of Winnfield, W. E. Howell of Winnfield, and
H. H. Howell of Monroe; 19 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

Short funeral services were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Heard
and the remains carried to Old Bethel Church near Clarks, La., Friday.  Rev.
Weaver of Monroe had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Cullen, of the
Winnfield Baptist Church.  A large number of relatives and friends gathered to
pay the last tribute of respect_____________________________.