Oscar Neal Howell

September 1, 1948 - June 15, 2017

Oscar Neal Howell, age 68 of 2172 Pine Swamp Road, Sparta, NC passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born September 1, 1948 in Wilkes County to the late Joe Neal and Reba Caudill Howell. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ammie Ham Howell. Neal served his country in the U.S. Army and was an active member of the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. Neal loved motorcycle riding and bowling. He is survived by one son, Matthew Howell and wife Amanda; three grandchildren, Karis Howell, Addison Howell, Olivia Howell; one sister, Gail Bottomley and husband Ben; three nephews, Sherill Bottomley and wife Amanda, Mark Howell, Jason Bartley; one niece, Cynthia Bottomley Dixon and husband Steve; a host of cousins and friends also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the Celebration Graveside service to honor the life of Neal at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Crouse Cemetery with Brother Graylen Blevins and Brother Ed Hall officiating. The family will receive friends at the home. Full military rites will be conducted by Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034, PO Box 1838, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Howell family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.