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Walter Lynn Howington

Services for Mr. Walter Lynn Howington, of Brookhaven are 11:00 am Wednesday March 20, 2019

at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Sylvarena Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19, from 5:00-7:00 pm and will resume on Wednesday from 10:00 until time of service.

 

Mr. Walter Lynn Howington, 74, went to be with his Lord on March 16, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on December 27, 1944 to the late Walter Alfred Howington and Ella Jackson Howington.

Mr. Howington was a member of First Baptist Church Brookhaven and a member of the Lincoln County Forestry

Association and Co-Lin Foundation. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, motorcycling, shooting pool and watching

his grandchildren with their sports and activities.

Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Margaret Howington Smith and half brother, Walter Moak Howington.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Margaret Ball Howington; daughters, Scarlett Howington Mooney

and husband, Todd, Stephanie Howington Smith and husband, Mike; sister, Joyce Howington Ellison; and half-brothers,

Curtis Lee Howington and Walter Thomas Howington.

He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren, Alex Tyler Mooney, Aaron Kyle Mooney, Abby Nicole Mooney

and Gracie Lyn Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make donations to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place,

Memphis, TN 38105-1942, Gideons International Brookhaven Camp, P.O. Box 1106 Brookhaven, MS 39602, or any charity of your choice.

11 comments

  • Comment Link Barbara Calcote Monday, 25 March 2019 12:41 posted by Barbara Calcote

    So sorry about Lynn Passing away:
    He was such a kind person and could remember your birth day!!!

    He was a Great friend!
    He will be greatly missed!
    Barbara Calcote:

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  • Comment Link Marcella Boone Thursday, 21 March 2019 21:41 posted by Marcella Boone

    Resting in the arms of Jesus! You may not have known , but the kindness that you shared with a new nurse at 19yrs of age on her first job. I will never forget. Thank you, Mr. Howington. To the family our condolences on the loss of your loved one.

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  • Comment Link JUDY ALLEN Thursday, 21 March 2019 11:01 posted by JUDY ALLEN

    SCARLET, TODD, AARON, ALEX & ABBY AND MARGARET

    i AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR IRREPLACEABLE LOSS. PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
    ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW HIM REALLY WELL, I KNOW HE LEFT BEHIND SOME VERY FINE PEOPLE AND I KNOW THIS IS A
    DIFFICULT TIME FOR YOU ALL. THINKING OF YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.

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  • Comment Link Harvey  Debby Magee Wednesday, 20 March 2019 19:03 posted by Harvey Debby Magee

    So sorry to hear about Lynn! He was a fine Christian Man & always had a smile on his face! What a joy it was to call him our friend! Prayers for you Margaret & all the family!
    Love♥️♥️♥️???????
    Harvey & Debby Magee

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  • Comment Link Lou Wrenne Smith Harvill Tuesday, 19 March 2019 16:28 posted by Lou Wrenne Smith Harvill

    My uncle Lynn was so dear to me. He always had time to talk and never missed my birthday. I will miss his sweet voice. I love you Uncle Lynn, Lou Wrenne

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  • Comment Link Chris Lofton Tuesday, 19 March 2019 12:37 posted by Chris Lofton

    Sorry to hear of Mr. Lynn’s passing. Will never forget his ability to remember birth dates like he could. Nice man and a good friend. Will be missed.

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  • Comment Link Cathy Bridge Tuesday, 19 March 2019 07:35 posted by Cathy Bridge

    Lynn was a wonderful guy. Always cheerful and greeted you with a smile. We worked together at KDMC for many years.
    Prayers for his family in this time of loss.

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  • Comment Link Andr Farrisf Monday, 18 March 2019 23:42 posted by Andr Farrisf

    This is my bestest unkie a girl could ask for. I will miss you something bad. I have shed a lot of tears sense Sunday morning when I got the call. You tought me things in the field of x-ray, but what you tought me was how to love the job your doing. Just letting you know I love ❤️ you with all my heart and then some miss you very much

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  • Comment Link Dianne Altman Monday, 18 March 2019 21:44 posted by Dianne Altman

    So sorry for your loss . Prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead .

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  • Comment Link Missy Williams Monday, 18 March 2019 20:11 posted by Missy Williams

    Very sorry to hear of Mr. Lynn's passing. He was a fixture in our community. Prayers and thoughts with the family.

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  • Comment Link Cris Simmons Monday, 18 March 2019 18:56 posted by Cris Simmons

    Margaret I am so sorry to hear this. Lynn was the sweetest man. I remember when we coached the KDH men's softball team and we were undefeated. He will be greatly missed.

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