John Wesley Howell, Jr.

John Wesley Howell, Jr., 61, of Abell, MD passed away on May 29, 2015 at his residence. Born on September 18, 1953 in La Plata, MD, he was the son of the late Freida Mae Largen Howell, and John Wesley Howell, Sr. John is survived by his siblings: Ronnie Howell of Colton’s Point, MD, Joseph Howell of Compton, MD, David Howell of Ridge, MD, Benjamin Howell of Colonial Beach, VA, Sharon Morgan of Mechanicsville, MD, Mary McDermott of Lusby, MD, Lilly Grabis, and Deborah Wood both of Charlotte Hall, MD. John is also survived by many nieces, nephew, great nephews and great nieces. He graduated from Chapticon High School in 1971, and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. John worked as a Building Service Asst Manager for St. Mary’s County Public Schools. John liked tinkering with old tractors and lawn mowers. He was a collector of antiques and loved going to yard sales. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Ford Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: David Howell, Jimmie Morgan, Jason Wood, Jerry Howell, Eddie Jones, and Michael Howell. Contributions may be made to the Seventh Dist. Vol. Fire Department P.O. Box 206 Avenue, MD 20609, and Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.