Valdosta Daily Times

Obituaries

June 27, 2012

Kennath Eugene Howell

VALDOSTA — Kennath Eugene Howell, 63, of Pavo, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Langdale Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Kennath was born on March 26, 1949, in Panama City, Fla., to the late J.B. and Norma Howell and was a 1968 graduate of Lowndes High School. He was a self-employed entrepreneur and had many successful businesses. Kennath had a passion for old cars, traveling, the outdoors and NASCAR. His hobbies included collecting art and antiques. He was a faithful member of New Life Community Church in Lake Park. Kennath’s family and friends will always remember his compassion for others and that he lived life to the fullest.

He leaves behind the “love of his life” of 10 years, Lynn Revill of Hahira; his lifelong friend, Dewey “Judge” Cofield of Valdosta; three daughters, Jennifer Nieves and boyfriend, Juan Pena of Moultrie, Jessica and her husband, Jason Porter of Rockmart, Ga., Kenzie Howell of Palm Coast, Fla.; grandchildren, Loren Land of Quitman, Leah Nieves, Lezlie Nieves, Kennath Nieves, all of Palm Coast, Fla., Jacie Porter, Joie Porter, both of Rockmart, Ga.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Barbara and Jim Hughes of Hahira, Francine and John King of Stockbridge, Ga., Brenda Diah of Hahira, Norma Jean and Steve Monroe of Valdosta; his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Angie Howell of Valdosta; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Brady Earl Howell. Kennath will also be greatly missed by his rescue dog, Josey.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2012, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Allsbrook officiating. Entombment will follow in McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Community Church, 7505 Zeigler Road SE., Lake Park, GA 31636 or to the Langdale Hospice House, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, GA 31602.

Condolences to the family may be made online at www.mclanecares.com. — Carson McLane Funeral Home

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