James Morgan Howell

James Morgan “J.M.” Howell NICKELSVILLE, GA – James Morgan “J.M.” Howell, 82, passed away December 19, 2018 at the home he was born in, surrounded by his family. J.M. was born August 4, 1936 to the late James Dennard Howell and Gladys Allen Howell. He was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School and attended Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, he also served in the United States Army Reserves. J.M. was a lineman for Georgia Power for 16 years before opening H&M Amoco Oil, MeMa’s Restaurant, and H&M Chevron in Allentown, GA. He was a life long Farmer and would rather be on a tractor or combine than anywhere else. He served as a Wilkinson County Commissioner for 28 years, 4 of those years as Chairman. He was a member of Big Sandy Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. J.M. was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Autry Howell. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Mercer Howell. Daughter Tammy Howell Dame (Robert). Son, Jason Howell (Rhonda). Grandchildren, Josh Howell (Christina), Kate Dame McCullars (Ryan), Hannah Howell Hicks (Clark), Cam Dame (Brittney), Kelsey Dame, Abbie Howell Oliver (JW). Great Grandchildren, Kix McCullars, Bobbi Kate McCullars, Ellie Hicks, Corbin Hicks, Moxley Howell. Brother, Atheal Howell (Brenda), and Six nephews. Services will be held Friday December 21, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Big Sandy Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Rev. Billy Ball and Rev. Alfred Daniel will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 12:00PM Friday before the service in the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Big Sandy Baptist Church and Serenity Hospice. Visit www.reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.