Memorial services for James Lee Howell, 87 and Joyce Marie Owen Howell, 85 both of Tyler, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Noonday United Methodist Church with Rev. Sunny Farley officiating. 

Mr. Howell was born July 3, 1934 in Neches, Texas to Leonard A. and Ora Perkins Howell.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Bluebonnet Point Wellness Nursing Home.  He was a member of the Noonday United Methodist Church.  Mr. Howell proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.    He retired from Goodyear Tire Company after 28 years of service. 

Mrs. Howell was born December 25, 1936 in Athens, Texas to Charlie T. and Thelma Woodall Owen.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with leukemia on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Bluebonnet Point Wellness Nursing Home.  She was a member of the Noonday United Methodist Church.  She retired from Chandler Nursing Center after 20 plus years of service as a licensed vocational nurse. 

They were married for 66 years. 

They were preceded in death by one son, James Randall (Randy) Howell.

They are survived by one daughter, Janice Allen & husband, Mark Allen; granddaughters Megan Skeeters and husband Josh and Kacie Cockrell and husband Aaron; their great grandchildren, Hayden and Madelyn Skeeters and Kinslee and Case Cockrell all of Bullard, Texas   Mr. Howell was also survived by one sister, Ruth Howell of Palestine, Texas.

A reception will be held in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service.