Mark Scott Howell

Scotty was born to Autry Wayne and Willie Jo Howell on March 24, 1958, in Perry, Florida.

Scotty married Davine Summers in Bay City, TX on August 16, 2014, after three years of dating. He was previously married to Dottie Jack Howell from January 23, 1977, to October 5, 2005.

Scotty proudly served in the United States Navy from November 1, 1976, until June 20, 1982, in Pensacola, FL.

Scotty worked for 32 years at STP Nuclear Operating Company as a licensed operator and as an SRO Instructor where he cultivated many friendships.

Scotty enjoyed performing in community theater plays, scuba diving, hunting and fishing, and generally loved the outdoors. He was a great lover of animals and cared for 15 cats. He loved Sci-Fi and animated movies. Scotty was known to most friends and coworkers to always have a smile on his face and was always willing to help someone get back on his feet. He loved his family very much and wished he could have spent more time with them.

Scotty is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Johnson, former son-in-law, Charles Johnson, and mother, Willie Jo Van Norman.

Scotty is survived by his wife Davine Howell; daughter Michelle (Devlin) Jefferson; daughter Miranda (Travis) Ross; son Nathan (Kaley) Howell; stepson Joshua Summers; father Wayne (Linda) Howell; brother Randy (Sue) Howell; brother Mickey Howell; brother Wesley (Lupe) Howell; sister Sherry (Steve) Foster; grandchildren Cole, Carter, and Chloe Jefferson; Ashton, Landon, and Paytyn Johnson; Aiden and Jackson Hartwell and Beau Ross; Nolan and Knox Howell; Shelby and Chloe Summers and Landon Boykin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service to be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Cedar Lane Baptist Church with Reverend Jerl Watkins officiating. Cedar Lane Baptist Church is located at 12586 Fm 457, Bay City, TX 77414

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Houston TX, or your local SPCA.