Feb. 10, 1940 - Oct. 7, 2012

BRISTOL - Beryl E. Howell, 72, of Bristol, passed away at noon Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in his residence in Bristol.

Beryl was born on Feb. 10, 1940, in West Virginia to the late Claude and Ida Louise (Stanley) Howell.

Surviving are a brother, Gaylen (Della) Howell of Hopewell, Va.; a half sister, Ernestine Huff of Elkhart; brother-in-law Denvil Quinn of Elkhart; several nieces and nephews; and his ADEC family and friends in Bristol.

A sister, Della Quinn, preceded him in death.

Beryl lived for the past 14 years in an ADEC Group Home and prior to that lived with his family.

He formerly worked at ADEC Industries, doing woodworking and assembling parts.

Beryl enjoyed gardening and farming.

Friends may call for one hour prior to the 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, funeral service at Billings Funeral Home 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Pastor Gary Sheets will officiate.

Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.

Memorials may be made to ADEC.

Rhonda Bean , Elkhart, IN I had the honor to work with you for seven months. You had a gentle spirit. I am happy honored and proud to have been a part of your life. You are now in a better place. So sad to see you leave us but I have faith that I will see you again. Rest In God Buddy. Love you, Rhonda

Debbie Bloom, Elkhart, IN Beryl and I have had a lot of conversations about "the Good Lord" I know he prayed every night and I was so glad to share God with him. Beryl and I would have talks when we were alone. I will sure miss his "howdy". Rest in peace Beryl and tell your sister I said hi....... Love you Debbie