Max Howell

Cecil Max Howell, 93, of Norwood, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at Bethany Woods. 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Norwood Cemetery. Pastor Ray Johnson will officiate. 

Mr. Howell was born on November 22, 1930 in Stanly County to the late Harvey Cliff and Bessie Faye Austin Howell. He graduated from Norwood High School and retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He was a member and served as a former deacon at Norwood First Baptist Church as well as Trinity Baptist Church in Norwood. He was a lifetime Norwood resident except for the two years he served in the United States Air Force. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Patricia Poplin Howell; his four sisters: LaMerle Thompson, Lucille Mabry, Sybil Hinson, and Betty Hathcock.

He is survived by his sons: Douglas Howell (Beverly) of Huntersville, and Lynn Howell (Annette) of Albemarle; four grandchildren: Caleb Howell (Brittany), Gage Howell (Miranda), Mandi Howell, and Gatlin Howell (Blair); one great-granddaughter: Eden Howell; and one brother: Kenneth Howell (Sue).

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