Birth date: Mar 25, 1949 Death date: Aug 6, 2024
Floyd Howell, known as Tim to most, passed away on August 6, 2024 at the age of 75. Despite the past 7 years of facing the pure garbage that is Alzheimer’s disease, Tim was ever defiant in not allowing it to rob him of his tradema Read Obituary
Laurie and family, I am a second cousin of Tim's and had the blessing to meet him at a family reunion in Moundsville. Tim was gracious and very kind hearted. He also shared his faith with love. I was sorry to hear about his difficult journey. May peace surround him in eternity.- David Howell, Sacramento, CA.
Laurie and family, It must have been a beautiful Celebration of Tim's life, because he had such an amazing and "good life". Your obituary and the beautiful poem touched my heart. We were so fortunate to be able to share good times with your Tim at the Lighthouse. His love of music and sweetness and wit were apparent to all of us. I loved the Tuesdays when he played his harmonica and guitar for all of us. And even in this last most difficult year of his life, he showed that depth of spirit that you referred to. He got up in front of all of us, with a microphone, and read a self-written poem about his own personal struggles and faith. He was a beautiful human being. What an impressive family he created. Be sure to take care of each other as you work through this loss. Jan, Lighthouse Volunteer
Dad, I'll miss you every single day.
You taught me so much about life, loving others and never giving up on anything.
I love you so much.
As many of us know about Tim he is quite the prankster. I grew up with him when we were all very young. I think it was until I was in seventh or eighth grade. I do remember one occasion when I was in first or second grade that he pulled the best one on us.
We used to line our bicycles up on the back patio against the wall. We went out one morning to go bike riding and our bikes were gone. We looked everywhere and couldn't find them until we happened to look up and see them hanging from the windows on the 2nd floor of our house from fishing poles! He laughed his head off. I know he will continue to think up more jokes while he is in heaven so he can play them on us when our time comes to see him. Until then, keep everyone on their feet with your jokes and make sure you keep singing🥰
Love Jennifer, your sister
Indeed, Life was Good when Tim was with us at The Lighthouse respite and engagement program. Full of smiles, wit, and that mischievous twinkle in his eyes, he was always game for something new and so sensitive to those around him. I didn't know Tim before his Alzheimer's diagnosis, but his character and personality were still there for us all to enjoy. We loved sharing joy in the moment with him. We miss him terribly, but we at The Lighthouse are blessed to have walked part of this path with him and Laurie. I pray that your memories and faith will sustain you during this time until you see Tim again one day. Love, Sharon Butler (Director of The Lighthouse at Riverbend)
