Rev. Franklin Dennis Howell

Posted on May 30, 2018

On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, the Rev. Franklin Dennis Howell, 78, entered his eternal reward.

Dennis worked at Buckeye for 30 years. In his life he traveled to Alaska and California, and enjoyed farming his land. Dennis began the Community Church of Perry in his own home in the 1990s and pastored the church faithfully until his passing.

He is survived by: his beloved wife of 60 years, Carol Jean (Murphy) Howell; their two children, Carol Denise Callaway and Eric Howell, both of Perry; his brothers, Russell Howell of Shady Grove, Dean Howell of Lamar, Colo., and Marlin Howell of Shreveport, La.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by: his parents, W. M. “Bill” and Kathryn Howell; and his son-in-law, Clay Callaway.

Dennis was a man of loving and forgiving character. He loved his family dearly and was dearly loved by them.

His viewing and funeral will be handled by Burns Funeral Home. Arrangements have not yet been finalized.