Obituary of Billy Michael Howell

Billy Michael Howell, 57 of Kingsport went to his Heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He grew up and graduated high school in Camp Springs, MD. He was a member and trustee of the Renaissance Missionary Baptist Church, Kingsport. He was also a member of Kingsport Masonic Lodge #688 F&AM, serving in the office of Tyler for several years. Billy was an avid Redskins fan and was a loving father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Carol (Burke) Howell and his parents, Billy Spencer and Shirley (Davis) Howell. Survivors include his four daughters, Cayla Michelle Howell & fiancé, Michael Kinley of Kingsport, Carol McAmis & fiancé, Benjamin Painter of Johnson City, Crissy Riner & husband Aaron of Greeneville and Cindy Collins of Kingsport; nine grandchildren, Erika Riner, Samantha Bowen, Lexxie Bowen, Carlie McAmis, Harley Bowen, Cameron McAmis, Carrie Beth McAmis, Dauson Riner, Chloe McAmis and an expected grandson, Lucas Michael Kinley; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Pam Howell of Kingsport, Vickie Rogers & husband Rick of Oregon and Kim Jones & husband Randall of Kingsport; special aunt, Kay Kitzmiller of Gray; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Kingsport Masonic Lodge #688 F&AM, 2317 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport or friends may call anytime at his home. A masonic service will follow at 8 pm the Masonic Hall followed by the funeral service with Pastor Jeff Stout, officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Coates. Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at East Lawn Memorial Park, Kingsport. Pallbearers will be John Crawford, John Cantrell, Tim Bradshaw, Mike Morley, David Poore, Dusty Parsons, Randall Jones and Gary Coates. Honorary pallbearers will be his Masonic brothers of Lodge #688 F&AM. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Howell family.