Byron Culpepper Howell (60), passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. Byron was born January 30, 2015 in Houston, TX to Kathryn Culpepper and Richard Howell. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Root and his sister, Jenifer Matsuda. Byron leaves to cherish his memories, his step -father: William Dewitt Root, a special friend: Darlene McClain, two brothers: David Root and his wife Jeanine, William Joseph Root and his wife Windy, and his aunt: Mary Lee Pieratt. Byron is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.