PARENTS:
John Benjamin Howarton 1893 - 1961
and Rachel Palestine Harris 1899-1943
Wives:
Barbara D Turbiville Marriage: 27 Feb 1959, in Texas.
Vickie Elizabeth McDonald, Married 30 May 1981 in Matagorda, Texas
Marion Lynn “Fuzzy” Howarton Sr., 74, went home to be with his Master and Lord on March 14th. Marion battled cancer, heart disease and sepsis, finally winning this battle Saturday at his beloved riverfront home in Selkirk that he shared with his bride of 34 years, Vickie Elizabeth.
Born on May 5th 1940 in Goldthwaite, Texas to Rachel and J.B. Howarton, he was preceded in death by his mother Rachel in 1943. Harvey and Mary Morris then fostered, loved, nurtured, and raised Marion to the man we all knew and loved.
Marion was preceded in death by his three sons- Roy Lewis, Marion Lynn Jr., Michael Lewis and was happy to meet them at the gates of heaven with arms wide open. Marion shared a passion with his sons for automotive mechanics, racing, fishing, boating and a good joke whenever they were together.
Marion was the proprietor of Howarton’s Automotive in Bay City along with his loving wife and grandson. He lived a long and fun-filled life in youth and on into his senior years. If he wasn’t racing the back roads of Mills County, he was looking to soup-up any and every hot rod he came across. Marion always found a good time and was the life of any event he attended, making new friends at every crossroads in his life by sharing jokes and life experiences rivaled only by Hollywood tales. If you were around Marion he made sure you left in good spirits and knew that God was still God and He loved you.
Marion mentored many youth in his day - from Boy Scouts to volunteer fire fighting - he was always ready to lend a hand and help out. This was made most evident when he took his grandson Edmond and began preparing him to take over the family business. Edmond is the son of Roy Lewis, Husband to Shannon and father to Great Grandchildren Logan and Morgan.
Marion raised a daughter, Mari Michelle of Victoria, wife to Jerry Krogsgaard Jr. and mother to grandsons Garett and Cash and Granddaughter Ava. She was his princess and he took great pride in her accomplishments. Garett and Cash will always remember grandpa as the one who taught them to use a knife.
Harvey Lynn, grandson, lives in Bloomington he is the son of Marion Lynn Jr. and is married to Jessica and father to great granddaughters Dakota and Emily. Harvey was the apple of Marion’s eye and followed in the family footsteps of being a diesel mechanic.
Alexis Brooke of Alvin is granddaughter and daughter of Michael Lewis she is a student of microbiology at university. Alexis was his pretty little lady.
Marion’s granddaughters Patricia and Chrystal relished every opportunity to spend time with their grandfather. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Raymond Glenn, Alfred “Curly”, Christine and Baby Doll.
Marion was an active member of 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda where he and his wife worshiped, taught and praised the Lord. After his last battle with cancer he decided to rededicate his life to the Lord with visible affirmation of baptism and could not have been more ready to meet his creator.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends will mourn the loss of their dear friend and family member, but all will rejoice in the lives they shared with him and surely will count their hearts blessed for being touched by this sweet spirit of a man that walked with purpose and much love!
Visitation will be Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. Services will be held at 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda, Texas at 2 pm Thursday with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers are Troy Wiltshire, Javier Malagon, EJ Thormaehlen, Todd Grey, Al Garrison, Donnie “Coach” Douglas.
John Benjamin Howarton 1893 - 1961
and Rachel Palestine Harris 1899-1943
Wives:
Barbara D Turbiville Marriage: 27 Feb 1959, in Texas.
Vickie Elizabeth McDonald, Married 30 May 1981 in Matagorda, Texas
Marion Lynn “Fuzzy” Howarton Sr., 74, went home to be with his Master and Lord on March 14th. Marion battled cancer, heart disease and sepsis, finally winning this battle Saturday at his beloved riverfront home in Selkirk that he shared with his bride of 34 years, Vickie Elizabeth.
Born on May 5th 1940 in Goldthwaite, Texas to Rachel and J.B. Howarton, he was preceded in death by his mother Rachel in 1943. Harvey and Mary Morris then fostered, loved, nurtured, and raised Marion to the man we all knew and loved.
Marion was preceded in death by his three sons- Roy Lewis, Marion Lynn Jr., Michael Lewis and was happy to meet them at the gates of heaven with arms wide open. Marion shared a passion with his sons for automotive mechanics, racing, fishing, boating and a good joke whenever they were together.
Marion was the proprietor of Howarton’s Automotive in Bay City along with his loving wife and grandson. He lived a long and fun-filled life in youth and on into his senior years. If he wasn’t racing the back roads of Mills County, he was looking to soup-up any and every hot rod he came across. Marion always found a good time and was the life of any event he attended, making new friends at every crossroads in his life by sharing jokes and life experiences rivaled only by Hollywood tales. If you were around Marion he made sure you left in good spirits and knew that God was still God and He loved you.
Marion mentored many youth in his day - from Boy Scouts to volunteer fire fighting - he was always ready to lend a hand and help out. This was made most evident when he took his grandson Edmond and began preparing him to take over the family business. Edmond is the son of Roy Lewis, Husband to Shannon and father to Great Grandchildren Logan and Morgan.
Marion raised a daughter, Mari Michelle of Victoria, wife to Jerry Krogsgaard Jr. and mother to grandsons Garett and Cash and Granddaughter Ava. She was his princess and he took great pride in her accomplishments. Garett and Cash will always remember grandpa as the one who taught them to use a knife.
Harvey Lynn, grandson, lives in Bloomington he is the son of Marion Lynn Jr. and is married to Jessica and father to great granddaughters Dakota and Emily. Harvey was the apple of Marion’s eye and followed in the family footsteps of being a diesel mechanic.
Alexis Brooke of Alvin is granddaughter and daughter of Michael Lewis she is a student of microbiology at university. Alexis was his pretty little lady.
Marion’s granddaughters Patricia and Chrystal relished every opportunity to spend time with their grandfather. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Raymond Glenn, Alfred “Curly”, Christine and Baby Doll.
Marion was an active member of 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda where he and his wife worshiped, taught and praised the Lord. After his last battle with cancer he decided to rededicate his life to the Lord with visible affirmation of baptism and could not have been more ready to meet his creator.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends will mourn the loss of their dear friend and family member, but all will rejoice in the lives they shared with him and surely will count their hearts blessed for being touched by this sweet spirit of a man that walked with purpose and much love!
Visitation will be Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. Services will be held at 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda, Texas at 2 pm Thursday with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers are Troy Wiltshire, Javier Malagon, EJ Thormaehlen, Todd Grey, Al Garrison, Donnie “Coach” Douglas.
PARENTS:
John Benjamin Howarton 1893 - 1961
and Rachel Palestine Harris 1899-1943
Wives:
Barbara D Turbiville Marriage: 27 Feb 1959, in Texas.
Vickie Elizabeth McDonald, Married 30 May 1981 in Matagorda, Texas
Marion Lynn “Fuzzy” Howarton Sr., 74, went home to be with his Master and Lord on March 14th. Marion battled cancer, heart disease and sepsis, finally winning this battle Saturday at his beloved riverfront home in Selkirk that he shared with his bride of 34 years, Vickie Elizabeth.
Born on May 5th 1940 in Goldthwaite, Texas to Rachel and J.B. Howarton, he was preceded in death by his mother Rachel in 1943. Harvey and Mary Morris then fostered, loved, nurtured, and raised Marion to the man we all knew and loved.
Marion was preceded in death by his three sons- Roy Lewis, Marion Lynn Jr., Michael Lewis and was happy to meet them at the gates of heaven with arms wide open. Marion shared a passion with his sons for automotive mechanics, racing, fishing, boating and a good joke whenever they were together.
Marion was the proprietor of Howarton’s Automotive in Bay City along with his loving wife and grandson. He lived a long and fun-filled life in youth and on into his senior years. If he wasn’t racing the back roads of Mills County, he was looking to soup-up any and every hot rod he came across. Marion always found a good time and was the life of any event he attended, making new friends at every crossroads in his life by sharing jokes and life experiences rivaled only by Hollywood tales. If you were around Marion he made sure you left in good spirits and knew that God was still God and He loved you.
Marion mentored many youth in his day - from Boy Scouts to volunteer fire fighting - he was always ready to lend a hand and help out. This was made most evident when he took his grandson Edmond and began preparing him to take over the family business. Edmond is the son of Roy Lewis, Husband to Shannon and father to Great Grandchildren Logan and Morgan.
Marion raised a daughter, Mari Michelle of Victoria, wife to Jerry Krogsgaard Jr. and mother to grandsons Garett and Cash and Granddaughter Ava. She was his princess and he took great pride in her accomplishments. Garett and Cash will always remember grandpa as the one who taught them to use a knife.
Harvey Lynn, grandson, lives in Bloomington he is the son of Marion Lynn Jr. and is married to Jessica and father to great granddaughters Dakota and Emily. Harvey was the apple of Marion’s eye and followed in the family footsteps of being a diesel mechanic.
Alexis Brooke of Alvin is granddaughter and daughter of Michael Lewis she is a student of microbiology at university. Alexis was his pretty little lady.
Marion’s granddaughters Patricia and Chrystal relished every opportunity to spend time with their grandfather. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Raymond Glenn, Alfred “Curly”, Christine and Baby Doll.
Marion was an active member of 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda where he and his wife worshiped, taught and praised the Lord. After his last battle with cancer he decided to rededicate his life to the Lord with visible affirmation of baptism and could not have been more ready to meet his creator.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends will mourn the loss of their dear friend and family member, but all will rejoice in the lives they shared with him and surely will count their hearts blessed for being touched by this sweet spirit of a man that walked with purpose and much love!
Visitation will be Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. Services will be held at 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda, Texas at 2 pm Thursday with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers are Troy Wiltshire, Javier Malagon, EJ Thormaehlen, Todd Grey, Al Garrison, Donnie “Coach” Douglas.
John Benjamin Howarton 1893 - 1961
and Rachel Palestine Harris 1899-1943
Wives:
Barbara D Turbiville Marriage: 27 Feb 1959, in Texas.
Vickie Elizabeth McDonald, Married 30 May 1981 in Matagorda, Texas
Marion Lynn “Fuzzy” Howarton Sr., 74, went home to be with his Master and Lord on March 14th. Marion battled cancer, heart disease and sepsis, finally winning this battle Saturday at his beloved riverfront home in Selkirk that he shared with his bride of 34 years, Vickie Elizabeth.
Born on May 5th 1940 in Goldthwaite, Texas to Rachel and J.B. Howarton, he was preceded in death by his mother Rachel in 1943. Harvey and Mary Morris then fostered, loved, nurtured, and raised Marion to the man we all knew and loved.
Marion was preceded in death by his three sons- Roy Lewis, Marion Lynn Jr., Michael Lewis and was happy to meet them at the gates of heaven with arms wide open. Marion shared a passion with his sons for automotive mechanics, racing, fishing, boating and a good joke whenever they were together.
Marion was the proprietor of Howarton’s Automotive in Bay City along with his loving wife and grandson. He lived a long and fun-filled life in youth and on into his senior years. If he wasn’t racing the back roads of Mills County, he was looking to soup-up any and every hot rod he came across. Marion always found a good time and was the life of any event he attended, making new friends at every crossroads in his life by sharing jokes and life experiences rivaled only by Hollywood tales. If you were around Marion he made sure you left in good spirits and knew that God was still God and He loved you.
Marion mentored many youth in his day - from Boy Scouts to volunteer fire fighting - he was always ready to lend a hand and help out. This was made most evident when he took his grandson Edmond and began preparing him to take over the family business. Edmond is the son of Roy Lewis, Husband to Shannon and father to Great Grandchildren Logan and Morgan.
Marion raised a daughter, Mari Michelle of Victoria, wife to Jerry Krogsgaard Jr. and mother to grandsons Garett and Cash and Granddaughter Ava. She was his princess and he took great pride in her accomplishments. Garett and Cash will always remember grandpa as the one who taught them to use a knife.
Harvey Lynn, grandson, lives in Bloomington he is the son of Marion Lynn Jr. and is married to Jessica and father to great granddaughters Dakota and Emily. Harvey was the apple of Marion’s eye and followed in the family footsteps of being a diesel mechanic.
Alexis Brooke of Alvin is granddaughter and daughter of Michael Lewis she is a student of microbiology at university. Alexis was his pretty little lady.
Marion’s granddaughters Patricia and Chrystal relished every opportunity to spend time with their grandfather. Also preceding him in death were his siblings Raymond Glenn, Alfred “Curly”, Christine and Baby Doll.
Marion was an active member of 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda where he and his wife worshiped, taught and praised the Lord. After his last battle with cancer he decided to rededicate his life to the Lord with visible affirmation of baptism and could not have been more ready to meet his creator.
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends will mourn the loss of their dear friend and family member, but all will rejoice in the lives they shared with him and surely will count their hearts blessed for being touched by this sweet spirit of a man that walked with purpose and much love!
Visitation will be Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm. Services will be held at 1st Baptist Church in Matagorda, Texas at 2 pm Thursday with Rev. Richard Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers are Troy Wiltshire, Javier Malagon, EJ Thormaehlen, Todd Grey, Al Garrison, Donnie “Coach” Douglas.
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