James E. "Jim" Howell, Jr

James E. “Jim” Howell, Jr., age 75, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Born in Edgecombe County on September 20, 1941 to the late Jack and Myrtle Howell. He is also predeceased in death by his brother, Mike Howell.

Jim served in the United States Air Force and loved his country. He worked in transportation for 40 years. Jim was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Rocky Mount where he held numerous positions.

Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 52 years, Janice C. Howell; his sisters, Jackie H. Wall and Judi H. Cockrell. Jim is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and godchildren who lovingly knew him as “Uncle Buddy”.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 1825 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount with Dr. Jacky Raper and Rev. Sonny Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with family and friends will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service.

A special Thanks to the wonderful staff at Kitty Askins for their loving, compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim’s name to the First Free Will Baptist Church, Post Office Box 483, Rocky Mount, NC 27802.