Obituary
Mr. Stephen Allen Howell, Mitchell, Indiana, passed away on the early evening of Monday, February 20, 2023. He was 74. Steve was born November 3, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the youngest of 12 children born to the late Paul Leonard and Catherine Leona (Welch) Howell.
Steve attended Southport High School and was a member of the graduating Class of 1968. Soon after graduating, Steve embarked on a 42 year-long career in commercial HVAC working out of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 440 before retiring in 2010 due to disability.
Steve was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Decatur Township Lions Club and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 440. In his leisure time, he enjoyed collecting and restoring toy trucks. He also enjoyed auto racing of any kind, fishing and camping and following University of Alabama football. Steve was always supportive of his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and looked forward to spending time with his family. Steve especially loved being with his wife, Shirley, and they always enjoyed a good cup of coffee together every morning. They also liked playing pool and taking long car rides.
Steve is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley Howell; his children, Shelley (Robert) Dowden, Stacy (Doug) Drehobl and Scott (Deia) Howell; his grandchildren, Stephen, Alex, Austin, Alyssa, Madeline, Malcolm and Rachel; his great-grandchildren, Riley, Birdie and Beau as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his eleven brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S, State Road 135, Greenwood, with Pastor Jeff Alexander officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.