Ray R. Howell
It is with great sadness that the family of Ray Ronald Howell announces his passing. Ray, 92, was received into the arms of our lord on November 9, 2023, in the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Ray was born in Youngstown Ohio to Raymond and Marion Howell on March 9, 1931. Ray attended Poland High School where he met and married Nancy Johnson on September 28, 1956. Ray, graduated from Duke University with a Business degree and went on to serve our country as a fighter pilot in the Airforce, achieving the rank of Major. In 1965 he accepted a job with United Airlines and flew planes for 30 years.
Ray stayed in touch with many of his Airforce friends and the rowdy bunch enjoyed many adventures together way into their senior years. Ray was an expert fisherman and avid card player and always up for a good joke. He loved to recite poetry, especially from his favorite author Ogden Nash.
Ray is preceded in death by his brother, Gary Howell of San Diego, California and daughter-in-law Joan Howell of Bristol, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy Louise Howell, his brother Norman Howell of Poland, Ohio, son Brian Howell and grandchildren, Kevin Howell and Sarah Howell of Bristol, Pennsylvania., his son Bruce Howell, wife Paulette and grandson, Jesse Howell of Woodlawn Hills, California., his daughter Barbara Cafferty, husband Donald and grandson, Connor Cafferty of Easton, Pennsylvania daughter Rebecca Cole, husband Carl Cole and grandson Spencer Davis of Niceville, Florida and Sandy Schnieder of Arvada, Colorado who has always been regarded as a member of Ray’s family.
“ He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much…”
Ray will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway in Palmer Twp., Pennsylvania. A burial will follow at Easton Cemetery.