Beecher Howell

Beecher HowellPIKEVILLE Beecher Howell, 76 , died Friday, July 26, 2013.He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Gladys Howell; brothers, Horace Jr. and Bob Howell.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Emily Howell; sons, Ronny Howell, Jasper and Robert Howell, Pikeville; sisters, Carolyn (Bill) Leah and Sondy Weber, both of Nashville; brother, Bub (Barbara) Howell, Dayton; sister-in-law, Starr Howell, Old Hickory; several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. CDT Sunday in the chapel with Brother Doyle Ashburn and Brother Jim Whitaker officiating.Burial in Iron Hill Cemetery.Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.Visitation 2-9 p.m. CDT today.Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, 1171 Main Street, Pikeville, Tenn.