Christopher Ferd Howell, 64, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on April 29, 1960. He transitioned to heaven on December 1, 2024. His parents Zella Mae Hodges Howell and Ferdinand Howell, Jr. preceded him in death.

Survivors include: one sister Deborah Catherine Hull of Tulsa, two nephews , Garrett Hull (Monica) and David Hull ( Hannah), three nephews, Aiden, Julian, and Thomas Hull of Oklahoma City, and one cousin, Danny Fleming of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Chris was a wonderful and protective brother, and a fantastic uncle to his nephews.

After graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Chris worked at Groton Howell Machine Tools before working as a mechanical tool machinist at Carlson Company for sixteen years.

Chris loved the outdoors and enjoyed being on the lake to fish. He was an avid camper, and especially enjoyed fishing trips to Arkansas. He loved watching Razorback football and will always be remembered as HOGWILD. His enthusiasm for life, brought joy to everyone he met. He was eager to share his love for his family.