"Sonny Boss" Harrel Curtis Howell

Harrel Curtis “Sonny Boss” Howell, age 91, passed away October 27, 2024.                 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma Goff Howell; daughter, Rhonda Howell Watts; son, Timothy Paul Howell; parents, Elbert Curtis and Teresa Murrah Howell; sisters, Vergie Howell, Nora Mae Howell, Velma Howell, and Genevia Howell; daughter-in-law, Clara Reeves Howell; granddaughter, Jillian Howell; grandson, Caleb Howell.   

Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, David Mitchell Howell, and Ronald (Becky) Howell; grandchildren, Paige (Chad) Steede, Rachel (Adam Casey) Watts, Jeremy Watts, Heather Howell, Haley Howell Orris, Lindsay (Bryan) Tanner, Lathan (Emilie) Howell, Justin (Stephanie) Howell, Darnesha Edwards; 17 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.    

The Visitation will be Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Crossroads Free Pentecostal Church. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM in the church sanctuary with Bro. Warren Slay and Bro. Owen Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow in Crossroads Free Pentecostal Church cemetery. Pallbearers include Lathan Howell, Justin Howell, Larry Cochran, Mike Cochran, Jamison Hayberg, and Adam Casey. Honorary Pallbearers include Chatham Orris, Chad Steede, Johnny Hayden, Greg Mizell, and Hank Cochran.        

In Lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Benndale Personal Care Home, located at 118 Golden Years Dr, Lucedale, MS 39452. The phone number to contact them is 601-947-5100.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements. 

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