Jan. 27, 1920 - April 12, 2010SOUTH BEND - William H. Howell, 90, residing in South Bend, passed away peacefully at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2010, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1920, in Barnesville, Georgia, a son of Evie Thomas and Leona (Gibson) Howell. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard during WW II from September 9, 1940, until October 17, 1945. On December 30, 1943, in Miami, Florida, he was united in marriage to June Schenck. Following the war, they moved to South Bend in 1945, coming from Atlanta. They enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage until her passing on October 19, 2003. Mr. Howell retired in 1982 as a foreman and electrician from Colip Electric Company. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 153, was a life member of V.F.W. Post 1167, and Calvary Temple now known as South Gate Church. He and June were longtime members of the former Ridgedale Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rev. William G. and Linda Howell of South Bend; two grandsons, Joshua and Christy Howell of Seattle, WA, Nathan and April Howell of South Bend; and two great-grandchildren, Macie Howell and Evan Howell. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. today, April 14th, in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Southlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy on behalf of Mr. Howell may be made to Next Level International, P.O. Box 10148, South Bend, IN 46680. Online condolences to the Howell family may be sent to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.