HOWELL, Gerald L. – of Flint, age 76, passed away May 12, 2010 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held 2 PM Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison; Pastor Len Lason officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 12-4 & 6-8 PM Friday and 11 AM- 2 PM Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carriage Town Ministries.
Gerald was born in Davison, MI on August 11, 1933, son of the late Maurice and Arlene (Blackmore) Howell. Gerald L. Howell married Doris Thorne on February 9, 1952. He especially enjoyed his family, being in the U.P., hunting, fishing, chopping wood, scrabble, card playing and sports. He was also the 1952 Golden Glove Boxing Champion of Flint and enjoyed playing hockey. Gerald retired as Chief of plant security at GM SPO in Swartz Creek, MI in 1986 after 29 ½ years of service.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Doris; children, Deborah Snow, Laura (Jeffrey) Hurst, Christine (Robert) Manchester, Gerald Jr. (Lisa) Howell, David (Wendy) Howell and Michael Howell; grandchildren, David, Aaron, Megan, Ryan, Robby, Katie, Sara, Mandy, James, Courtney, Stephanie and Kori; 17 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Howell and grandson, Ryan Hurst. He will be deeply missed by all. His philosophy of life was, “Enjoy the moment you’re in and do the best you can while you’re here”. The family would like to give a special thank you to all who were involved in his care.

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