HR 174

HR174 191549-1 By Representatives Tuggle and Warren RFD: First Read: 13-FEB-18 191549-1:n:02/13/2014:JEC/jec LRS2018-777 MOURNING THE DEATH OF MR. HOMER SCOTT HOWELL. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the death of Mr. Homer Scott Howell on February 2, 2018, at the age of 88 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Howell was born on August 13, 1929, to Homer Augustus Howell and Elizabeth Castor Howell; he graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Textile Engineering; on the day of graduation, he married the love of his life, Anne Laurie Howell and was commissioned in the U. S. Army as a second lieutenant; and WHEREAS, upon completion of his tour of duty with the military, Mr. Howell moved to Alexander City, Alabama, and began his 40-year career with Russell Corporation; he retired as President of Russell's Corporate Apparel Group; he was also a member of Russell's Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, Mr. Howell was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church; as well as his love for his church, he loved The Boy Scouts of America; his alma mater, Georgia Tech; the game of golf; and Destin, Florida; but most of all he loved his family and friends; and WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Homer Stacy Howell; and brother, Richard Louis Howell; his survivors include sons, John Scott Howell (Jane), and David Louis Howell (Teresa); daughter, Elizabeth Howell Strickland (John); 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, the passing of Mr. Howell leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where he was highly regarded; his presence will be greatly missed, but his memory will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved him; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mr. Homer Scott Howell is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to his life and with heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared by many.