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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James "Boe"
Earl Howell
July 7, 1951 – August 15, 2025
James "Boe" Earl Howell of Glen St. Mary, Florida, went to be with his Savior on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born to Mary Catherine (West) and James Fielding Howell on July 7, 1951, in Orange Park. Boe was a simple, God fearing, hardworking, family loving man. He spent many years as an auto body man and painter. Boe retired after 35 years as an aircraft painter at FRSCE at NAS Jacksonville. He enjoyed NASCAR, his children, especially his grandchildren, and his brand new great-grandson. Boe would eat a cheeseburger or cheese eggs any chance he got. He loved coffee and turnip greens, just simple country cooking! He was always willing to help anyone with anything at any time. Boe was preceded in death by his father; father-in-law, Nattie "Buddy" Harris; mother-in-law, Alma Harris; a very special uncle, Josh West; and his Big Ma, Hattie West. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Howell; daughter, Denise (Kevin) Fears; sons, James Adam (Kymberli) Howell and Justin Alan (Taylor) Howell; mother, Mary Catherine Howell; grandsons, James Ian Lamar (Ashley) Fears, Dallas Norman, Jasper Howell; granddaughter, Kinslee June Howell; great-grandson, Jackson Theodore Marcus Fears; sisters, Linda (Roger) Bolman, Cathy (Leonard) Whitaker and Betty Ann Howell; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Community Full Gospel Church with Pastor Tommy Richardson officiating. Interment in Macedonia Cemetery will follow. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806.
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