Death date: May 1, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Howell Lakeland – Charles “Charlie” Howell, 82, passed away May 1, 2021. Charlie was born in Live Oak, FL in 1939. He retired from IBM, and was a member of the Masons and Shriners. Charlie enjoyed being around Read Obituary
Our deepest sympathy to the Howell family. We have made many family memories through the years. Charlie’s mom, Aunt Lavinia, and my mom, Annie, were sisters. Thankful we stayed in contact after we both lost our parents. Charlie will be missed. Our hearts are sad.
Wayne Frier and Family.
Charlie was my Uncle in the beginning, our family became complicated when moma Christine married my dad. Doris, Charlie's wife, was moma Christine daughter. I gained an oldest sister. But uncle Charlie was uncle Charlie. He was soft spoken like his mother and fun like his daddy. He always asked how I was doing. We were all family. We did many things together. Diving, camping, Many holidays. And when I lost my husband in an accident, they came, Doris and Charlie to help in any way they could, Why because thats what family's do. I will never for get his kind voice. The smile that made you relax and want to talk.. Covid reduce our contacts. I love him and will miss him. People need to be more like him. I know his family will miss him also . Peace Uncle Charlie, I will see you again soon. Love Jennie
The first time I met Charlie was when Lianne (his daughter) and I were dating. We were sitting down to eat and he insisted I sit at the head of the table. When I went to pull out the chair the top decorative piece came out in my hand and without missing a beat, Charlie said: "you are going to have to pay for that!," followed immediately by his infectious laughter. Welcome to the family.
Charlie was a man who, when you first met him you knew he was your friend. Within 5 mins you found out he would rather talk about what interested you, and in 10 minutes you knew he was a good man. In 15 minutes you found out he would give you the shirt off his back. The world would be a better place if we all followed his example on how to be a father, grandfather and great-grandfather and friend. He was a good man who left a great mark on the world.
Paul Reinhardt
