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HR 174 - Introduced - PDF
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.