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.
