Dr. Jon Allan Howell

Dr. Jon Allan Howell was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the age of 74. He passed away after fighting a courageous battle to recover from a ruptured brain aneurysm, followed by a heart attack at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple.  His wife and children were by his side.

Jon was born on January 5, 1943 in Temple to Dr. Floyd and Ora Mae (Mullen) Howell. He graduated from Temple High School in 1961, where he played fullback on the Wildcat varsity football team 1959 and 1960. Jon received his Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and his DDS degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1969. Dr. Howell opened his dental practice in Houston where he served his patients for ten years before moving back to Temple in 1979 to practice in his hometown alongside his brother, Dr. Shelley Howell.

He owned Howell Dental Associates in Temple where he was still seeing patients until his death. He truly loved and adored his patients and office staff.

Family and friends fondly remember Jon as a man of unwavering faith, warm and welcoming, encouraging, humorous and light-hearted. He was an animated storyteller, a loyal friend, and a brother in Christ.  Jon was well respected in his community.

His loving kindness, humility, compassion and warmth will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He was a generous and benevolent man.  He leaves behind a strong legacy that will continue to impact our lives.

Jon’s heart was spending time playing with his three year old son, Graham. He loved taking him to Walt Disney World several times a year as well as trampoline parks, aquariums, outdoor parks and playgrounds, train rides, and museums.  He was an amazing husband and father, “Daddio/Daddy Jon”, son, grandson, brother,  “Unja”, uncle and friend.

Jon was very proud to be a Wildcat and was a huge fan and supporter of the Wildcat football team. He was also a pilot and aviation enthusiast.

Dr. Howell was preceded in death by two brothers, Dr. Shelley Howell and Bill Howell.

He is survived by his wife Lizzi Howell of Temple, sons Jon Marc Howell of Austin and Graham Jon Allan Howell of Temple, daughters Holly Mae Wernli of Temple and Marcie Brooke Howell of Austin, and sister-in-law Angie Cupps of Mound. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Leslie Oujezdsky, Lindsay Newman, Chase Wernli, Sean Pearse Howell, and Lauren Grace Howell, and one great grandchild, Claire Elyse Newman. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.

A celebration of Jon’s life, officiated by Dr. Bruce Cox, will take place at Temple Bible Church on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the Creekside Center. Pallbearers are Marc Howell, Kevin Cupps, Sean Howell, Daniel Wood, Jarrod Newman, Wes Wernli, Frank Hopson and Loyd Hopson.  Honorary Pallbearers are Graham Jon Allan Howell, Harrison Legan, David Hopson, Col. Sam W. Floca Jr., USA, Retired, Randy Holtzclaw, Chase Wernli and “Coach” Marcine Cottle. Burial will follow at North Belton Cemetery in Belton.

The family would like to thank our friends who have graciously supported us through this difficult time. Although he will be dearly missed, we confidently look forward to our reunion in our eternal home with Jesus.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jon’s honor to Peyton’s Fight, “I’m Not a Superhero, but Fighting Cancer So Close Enough” for Peyton Jones, a 15-year old bravely battling leukemia.  Please mail to: Peyton Jones, 452 Private Road 3430 J, Lampasas, Texas 76550.