David Avon Howell, Jr.

A Celebration of Life 

David “Wonder Dave” Howell, Jr. 

Sunrise, October 8, 1978 – Sunset, November 25, 2022

Born October 8, 1978, in Maryville, TN to Sharon Henry Howell and David Howell, Sr. later relocated to Knoxville, TN.  There, David lived until he relocated to Morristown, TN until his passing.  God called him home November 25, 2022.  David was employed at Mason Machining’s in Morristown.  He was loved by many.  David had a heart of gold and never met a stranger.  

David is preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronald Wilson; brother, Rodney Wilson; grandmothers, Mildred Howell and Thema Jackson; grandfather, Sherman D. Henry; and uncle, Dwight Henry.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his son, David A. Howell, III; step-daughters, Dynasia McNear and Kiera of Knoxville, TN; mother, Sharon (Tony) Walton; father, David (April) Howell; sister, Shree Wilson; brother, Demarcus Howell; god sisters, Angela Ewing; JoAnna Ewing; and Aretha Hamton all of Huntsville, AL; aunt, Felicia (Rocky) Miniard; uncle, Andra Jackson of Knoxville; nieces, DaDaja Frazier, Jazmyn Brown of Huntsville, AL; great niece, Olyria Petty; great nephew, Demond Young, Jr. from Huntsville, AL; many devoted cousins and friends; loving fiancé, Emily Williams of Morristown, TN; and special friends, Al Brown, Sam Palmer, Leelee and Juan all of Morristown, TN.  

David will be sadly missed by many people.  To those not mentioned, know you were in his heart.  

A celebration of David’s life will be held at a later date.  

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