OBITUARY

James Lee Howell

24 January, 1956 – 26 August, 2023

IN THE CARE OF

Gipson Funeral Home & Garden of Memories Memorial Park

Memorial service for James Lee Howell, 67, of Lufkin, will be held at a later date.

Mr. Howell was born January 24, 1956 in Diboll, Texas, son to the late Edna Weisinger and Jimmy Howell. He passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 in a local hospital.

James was a loving father and grandfather. In his free time, he loved to fix things and work in the yard. He loved his cars and enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include son, James David Howell of Lufkin; daughters and sons-in-law, Tiffany Chipman and David of Lufkin, AND Laura South and Kason of Diboll; grandchildren, Courtney Vaughn, Elizabeth Chipman, Clark Chipman, Kyra South, and Kasper South; brothers, Ronnie and Billy Howell, both of Lufkin; and sister, Janice Tobias of Lufkin.

He is preceded in death by parents; wife, Nelda Howell; brothers, Robert and Michael Howell; and sister, Sharla Howell.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.

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FAMILY

James David HowellSon

Tiffany and David ChipmanDaughter and Son-in-Law

Laura and Kason SouthDaughter and Son-in-Law

Courtney Vaughn, Elizabeth Chipman, Clark Chipman, Kyra South, and Kasper SouthGrandchildren

Ronnie and Billy HowellBrothers

Janice TobiasSister

He is preceded in death by parents; wife, Nelda Howell; brothers, Robert and Michael Howell; and sister, Sharla Howell.

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