Beecher Howell

Beecher Howell, 76, of Pikeville died Friday, July 26, 2013. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church.

His parents, Horace and Gladys Howell; and brothers, Horace Jr. and Bob Howell, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Emily Howell; sons, Ronny Howell of Jasper and Robert Howell of Pikeville; sisters, Carolyn (Bill) Leah and Sondy Weber, both of Nashville; brother, Bub (Barbara) Howell of Dayton; sister-in-law, Starr Howell of Old Hickory; several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 28 in the funeral home chapel with Brother Doyle Ashburn and Brother Jim Whitaker officiating. Burial was in Iron Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at reedfamilyfh.com.

Putnam-Reed Funeral Home of Pikeville was in charge of arrangements.