John Calvin Howell

John Calvin Howell obituary, Hampton Cove, AL

John Calvin Howell

John Howell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hampton Cove Funeral Home Cemetery & Crematory on Jul. 9, 2025.

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John Calvin Howell, 65, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Huntsville, AL. Born in Atlanta, GA, John's career spanned over 30 years in software technology with much of that at Bentley Systems. His experience in aerospace, defense, water, wastewater, oil & gas, and telecommunications was dedicated to infrastructure improvement and providing a better life for others.
John was a graduate of Randolph School and Birmingham Southern College with degrees in History and Computer Science.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa and two sons, Austin Croft (Kat) of Austin, TX and John Wesley Howell of Huntsville. A grandson, Connor Croft, two brothers, Charlie Howell (Phyllis) and Todd Howell, sister-in-law Lisbeth Jane Christian, family member William "Hank" Frasier (Angie), and nieces and nephews.
John was predeceased by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Baxter Howell of Decatur, AL.
A private service will be held for John's family.
We will remember John for his wonderful sense of humor and his love of Alabama Football.
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July 17, 2025

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July 17, 2025

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July 17, 2025

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Haverty

July 17, 2025

You were one of my best friends and I will always love you.

Alejandra Silva

July 17, 2025

I just learned about this unfortunate news.
I couldn't thank him enough for mentoring me while I was new at the company and in this country.
John was always there to offer a wise word when things were blurry and a joke about making things easier. I never met him in person, but I will always be grateful to him.
All my best wishes to his family at this sad moment.

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Mark Ray, Decatur, Alabama

July 14, 2025

Dear Lisa, Charlie, Todd, Children, Grandchildren, and Extended Family,

So sorry to hear the sad news that John had passed away. High on any list of things for which our family will remain forever grateful is the privilege of having known various members of the Howell family, both as wonderful friends and fellow church members, both at First Baptist and Southside congregations in Decatur, now for more than fifty years. We still deeply miss John´s parents Pistol and Jan, grandparents JC and Inez, along with numerous beloved aunts and uncles, all with whom John has now surely been reunited in heaven. Please know of our sympathy, prayers, and continued best wishes in the days ahead.

Mark, Tommy, and Ann (Mrs. Joe D.) Ray Decatur, Alabama

Brigham R. Young

July 10, 2025

I am sorry to see this news. I was a fraternity brother of John's at Birmingham-Southern. Although I had not seen him since those days, I have fond memories of John. He was definitely a "colorful character" with a great sense of humor. My condolences to his entire family.

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