Jim Howell, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on March 22, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was born on April 24, 1927 in Benton County, AR. to Jess & Anna Pratt Howell.
In 1963 at the age of 36, Jim was called into the ministry. He moved to Ft. Worth, Texas and enrolled in the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received a degree in Music & Religious Education in 1966. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church and also served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law, Dave & Cheryl Howell of Tyler, TX; grandchildren, Marilyn Hoglen of Frisco, TX, Brad Little of Houston, TX, Alyssa Gray of Tyler, TX, James Gray of Tyler, TX; great grandchildren, Michaela & Quinn Hoglen, Caroline & Claire Little.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan Howell; daughter & son-in-law, Beverly & Ken Little; sister, Maxine Armstrong.
A visitation will be held from 1 PM to 2 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the First Baptist Church with services to follow at 2 PM. Interment will be in the Edwards Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
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