1155 Everee Inn Road
Griffin, Georgia
Mr. Thomas Albert Howle, age 90 of Griffin, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Brightmoor Assisted Living.
Mr. Howle was born May 26, 1922 son of the late Louis Howle and the late Nelle Hubbard Howle. He was a member of Griffin First United Methodist Church and the Mens Bible Class. Tom Howle was 18 years old, a student at Auburn University and preparing for final exams. There he learned that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor. When he heard about it, he walked off the campus without even taking his final exams, went to his hometown in Oxford, AL and joined the U.S. Navy where he served in the Pacific Theater during WWII patrolling the South Atlantic and Mediteranean Sea. Tom had the privilege of driving General Jonathan Wainwright from a POW camp after being liberated. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Brightmoor Assisted Living and Brightmoor Hospice. Mr. Howle was preceded in death by his wife, Siddy Howle and son, Tommy Howle.
Survivors include daughters & sons-in-law, Janie & Barry Clark of Griffin, Nancy & Robbie Tenney of Barnesville; daughter-in-law, Terriann Howle of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Nathan Howle, Molly Howle, Beth Hobbs, Ben Hobbs, Lyndsey Tenney and Mary Ashley Tenney and brother & sister-in-law, David & Carole Howle of Columbus, GA. Nieces, nephews and other family also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Albert Howle will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Griffin First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kevin Lobello and Rev. David Howle will officiate. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the family 1 hour prior to the service in the church welcome center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mens Bible Class, Griffin First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Dr., Griffin, GA 30224 in memory of Mr. Howle.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.
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July 31, 2012
Elaine and Neal Bonds
Janie,
Neal and I were very sorry to hear of your dad's death. Illness kept us from attending the service.
July 26, 2012
Chuck Hammock
Janie & Nancy, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing but glad he is now free from the sorrows of this world. It's a rough year for both our families losing their Patriarch within months of each other. I'm glad our daddies shared a love of Country, service in the Navy during wartime, Auburn fans, and loved and raised some great kids :-). We will be praying for your guys!
July 25, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with Tom's family. May you feel the nearness of God and comfort in the memories made with him throughout the years. Tom was my neighbor at Brightmoor and I will certainly miss him and his good sense of humor. My daughters, Judy and Sue, send their condolences also. They enjoyed talking with him when they came to visit me. Sincerely, Dot Henderson
July 25, 2012
Robbie Powell
Nancy,Janie and other family members:
I was so sorry to read of Tom's death in the paper. I enjoyed working with him and then ran into him occaisonly after we were'nt working together. We really loved him and he kept us entertained. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Robbie Foster Powell
July 25, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Howle's passing. I was a good friend of his son. Prayers of comfort to the family. Mr. Howle sure made a mean chicken salad!
Rick Stoer, Lakeland, Fla.
July 24, 2012
Jenny Cowan-Smith
Janie,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. He is now with you mom and brother. My God put his arms around each of the family members and give you comfort during this difficult time. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers.
July 23, 2012
Claire Lindsey Graham
Mr.Howle was a dear friend. He was a great example in many ways. I'm thankful for the friendship he shared with my Grandfather, my parents and me.
I am so sorry for you loss. I'm thinking of Janie and Nancy during this tough time.
July 23, 2012
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