William E. Howell

William “Bill” E. Howell, 87, a lifetime native of Florida, N.Y., entered into rest on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at home surrounded by family.
He was born on June 14, 1929, in Goshen to William S. and Lillian D. Howell.
He graduated from S.S. Seward Institute in 1947.
He was raised on a dairy farm and continued his love for farming for 40 years. He also was the founder and co-owner of DTH Septic Service with his son Skip.
He was an avid hunter. He would spend time during the winter months snowmobiling. Some of his most treasured time was spent with his grandchildren.
He married Audrey Morrison on Sept. 8, 1951. Together for 65 years, they raised six sons and had the privilege to see all six obtain the highest rank in scouting, Eagle Scout.
Some of his life accomplishments include: Village of Florida Citizen of the Year, a 58-year member of Warwick F&A.M. #544, where he was Master six times and DDGM of Orange and Rockland from 1990-92; Scoutmaster of Troop #44 for 12 years.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Florida and Warwick Reformed Church, and was also inducted into the Seward Sports Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his loving wife, Audrey M. Howell. Son William Howell Jr. Son Gary and his wife Nancy, daughters Katy and her husband Arin and Jackie and her fiancé Dan. Son Robert and his wife Kim, children Bobby, Emily, and Nora. Son Skip and his wife Diane, children Julie and her husband Corey, Courtney and her husband William, Brooke, and Shawn. Son Timothy and wife Lisa, daughters Paige and Hana. And Son Randy.
Also great grandsons Chase, Reid and little “Will;” nieces and nephews Linda Ledek, Kenneth Mayer, Denise Dunscomb, David and Carol Moonan and many others.
He was predeceased by his parents William S. and Lillian D. Howell, daughter Joyce Howell and sister Marjorie Howell Moonan and her husband Raymond.
Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 8 p.m., with Masonic service at 7 p.m., at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Ave., Warwick.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
Grave side services will follow at the Florida Cemetery.
For further information, directions or to send an online condolence, see www.lsvpmemorialhome.com.