William F. Howell

William Howell ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Fraker Funeral Home on Mar. 17, 2026.William Franklin Howell, age 80, of Kingston passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Renaissance Terrace in Harriman. He was born April 14, 1945, in Kingston and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. He was of the Baptist faith. William retired from Fox Den where he had worked as a Greens Keeper. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his special fur baby friend, Buddy. Preceded in death by his parents, William Buck & Viola Mae Moore Howell; brother, Boyd Howell; sisters, Willette Breazeale, Mary Woods, Jo Forrester, and Louise Webb.SURVIVORSSons Charles Howell of RockwoodWayne Howell & wife, Becky of KingstonSteve Howell of Oak RidgeGrandchildren Sharley, Ashley, Jennifer, Tonya, Austin, Joy, John, Joanna, and Breanna9 Great-grandchildrenSisters Joyce Green & husband, Jerry of HarrimanBrenda Hinds & husband, John of ElizabethtonWanda Franklin of DaytonSpecial Niece Connie Smith of DaytonSpecial Cousin Darrell Tate of AlabamaSeveral nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family and friendsThe family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the caring staff of Renaissance Terrace for the compassion and excellent care provided during his time there. His wishes were to be cremated, and no services will be scheduled at this time. Online register book can be signed at www.Frakerfuneralhome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.