Kenny Dwight Howell, 65, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 05, 2023, in Sallisaw. Kenny was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to James and Ruby Howell on August 10, 1958. He graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1976. If you were blessed to know Kenny, you were blessed to have one of the best friends you ever had. Kenny was a light. A light that chose to shine in the dark places of those who were fighting the fight that he had once fought. But Kenny would never take credit for overcoming what he had been through; he would give all the glory and honor to Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. He was full of love and laughter and always there to lend a smile. He was encouraging and would stand in your corner when you needed him. He had a testimony, and he was sharing it. He lifted many spirits when they were down simply by being his true self, cheerful and genuine. Kenny was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Kenny is survived by his son, Heath Howell, his siblings, Randy Howell, Dick Howell, and one grandchild, Christian Howell, and many dear friends whom he thought so highly of.
Kenny is preceded in death by his wife and Heath’s mother, Sharla Howell (Gibson); his dear friend whom he loved, Julie Mooring; his son, Joshua Howell; his parents, James and Ruby Howell; and his sister, Marcia Howell.
Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Sallisaw First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Harold Powell officiating. The final resting place will be Maple Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be Heath Howell, Les Carter, Dale Sanders, Jeff Harrell, Gerome White and Bobby Hensley.
Honorary pallbearers are Colby Valdivia, Tony Bond, and Chris West.
Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.
My condolences to you and your family… Kenny was and still is to me all those things wrote about him. He was a light in everyone’s corner and often encouraged me to stay in my path of sobriety.. I know that he was very strong in his sobriety and was someone I looked up to and strived to be like Kenny was not snow white or crystal clean but he over came that with great pride with the strength of his Lord and Savior who pulled him out of the depths of hell and addiction. I know he is rejoicing in the arms of his one true love whom he never stopped loving not even for a second. He loved Dude with his heart and dude will be and is Kenny in dog form. The entire sequoyah county and surrounding towns are mourning the loss of this great man. You only find someone like him once or twice in a lifetime. I can’t say enough but he’ll always be in our heart as he rejoices in heaven..
My condolences to the family!! He always had a way of making everyone laugh and I’ll always be grateful for the fun memories we had.
Many prayers for his son Heath and family may they find comfort during these trying times.
I always enjoyed working with Kenny at the Co-op. He was cheerful and upbeat. He was just fun to be around. Rest in peace my friend.
Prayers to Kenny’s Family and Friends.
Kenny you are missed and will always be missed.
You are one of my most favorite people ever. I will never forget you. You were a light in my life when I needed light in my life. You were always so good to me.
I will be praying for Kenny family. I know he is in a much better place with the Lord Jesus Christ! I’m sure though he will be missed by so many! May the Lord comfort family and friends in this time of need.
Kenny and I go way back to the beginning. Cousins first, then first graders through 12th grade. Running around as teenagers, hanging out at snak shak, he was always one for a good laugh and making others feel better. Hanging in my office is a shadowbox photo of a Sallisaw High School ring with Robert engraved on it. Kenny found that for me and brought it to me. It hangs where we hung it that day. It will be forever with me. I loved him and he knew it. See when I get there Cuz.
Kenny Howell Was a good friend RIP Forever in Are Hearts & Never Forgotten an Angel how got there wings to soon 😞😞😞😞🩵💜🙏