"Tom Summitt What a great guy. Dixie you will be missed my friend. Always enjoyed our conversations. Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers for the family. "Dr" Summitt as Dixie would say..."
In loving memory of
Harold 'Dixie' G. Howell
June 6, 1924 - July 9, 2018
HAROLD 'DIXIE' HOWELL
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Harold G. 'Dixie' Howell, 94, of Muscatine, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Lutheran Living.
A funeral mass will be held on 1 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018, at St. Mathias Church. A time of food and fellowship will take place at Gannon Hall following the mass. Burial will take place in Nichols Cemetery, Nichols. Military Rites will be provided by the combined squads of the American Legion Post No 27 and the V.F.W. Post 1565.
The family requests that golf attire be worn in his honor. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the church. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Teresa. The Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
'Dixie' was born on June 6, 1924, in Muscatine, the son of Harry L. and Myrtle L. Haney Howell. He was a 1942 graduate from St. Mathias High School, and joined the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He married Murna A. Carter on November 8, 1948, in Muscatine. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2004.
Dixie had many jobs in his life, including bartending at Ina Mae's, delivering meat for C.E. Richards and Sons, Innkeeper at the Holiday Inn in Muscatine, and a salesman for Krieger's, Iowa Road Builders, and Farner-Bocken.
Dixie was an avid golfer throughout his life. At age 85, he shot his age, which was quite an accomplishment. He passed his love for golf to his children and grandchildren. He loved his Tuesday morning coffee with his friends at McDonalds.
Dixie will be missed by his children, Tom (Pam) Howell of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Tony (Deb) Howell, Teresa (Jauquin) Chavarria of Muscatine, and Tim Howell of Wilton; grandchildren, Jordan (Amanda) Howell, Nate (Cassie) Howell, Makahla Howell, Barry Chavarria, Brad Chavarria, Melissa Chavarria, Christina Chavarria, and Jared Howell; three great-grandchildren; and siblings, Elwood 'Roger' Howell and Mary Ann Liddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and siblings, Robert, Wayne, Don, and Jerry Howell and Norma Hartley.
Tributes
"A truly nice guy and a gentleman! When he drove for MTI, he picked me up at Moline airport to take me to the hospital, and could not have been more compassionate! I always liked dealing with him when I worked at GPC."
"My deepest sympathy, Dixie was a great guy and will be missed by many. "
"Dear Howell Family, I got to know Murna and Dixie as neighbors. They were part of a great group of my mom's friends that also became my friends. I will alway cherish the "driveway time" we spent together. The neighborhood just is not the same without those sweet seniors that welcomed me after my move back to Muscatine. My wish to you is to find comfort in the memories. May the peace of the Lord be with you all! "
"To the Howell Family, Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jeanne Petersen"
"RIP DIXIE. I KNEW DIXIE FROM WHEN I WAS 10 AND GRANDMA WAS A HOWELL ALSO. DIXIE CAME TO OUR STORE IN OAKVILLE FOR SALES A LOT AND ALWAYS TREATED ME LIKE FAMILY. A MAN I WILL NEVER FORGET. VERY GOOD PERSON TO LOOK UP TO. "
"Dixie was a great neighbor dad when growing up in Muscatine. The Howell home was a home where you always felt welcome. Dixie and Murna raised a great family. You'll be missed Mr. Howell. RIP"
"Dixie was a great neighbor dad when growing up in Muscatine. The Howell home was a home where you always felt welcome. Dixie and Murna raised a great family. You'll be missed Mr. Howell. RIP"
"What a wonderful person. He was a friend to all. Now he and Murna are reunited in heaven. May his memory live in the hearts and minds of all of his family and friends. Bob McCleary"
"Ohhhh, the memories from E. 11th St. Such wonderful neighbors and friends were the Wilsons and the Howells. Thinking of each of you Howell kids. Lynne (Wilson) & Ken Reimers"
"Always enjoyed talking to Dixie at Hershey Manor.. He was a super guy and he will be missed.. Thoughts go out to the family at this time as you reflect on his life..Patty Searcy"