Dr. Ray E. Howell Jr.

August 12, 1931 - November 23, 2020

Dr. Ray E. Howell, Jr., Monday, November 23, 2020. Beloved husband of Sally Howell (nee Snelling); dear father and father-in-law of Dr. David (Vicky) Howell and Dr. Mark (Karen) Howell and the late Steven Howell; dear grandfather of Dr.Adam (Dr. Lauren Howell) Howell, Alexander and Zachary Howell, Steven Howell, Maxwell (Amanda) Herr and Alec Herr; great-grandfather of Lillian Jane Herr; brother of Joann (the late David) Janson and the late Dr. William (Kitty) Howell; dear uncle, cousin and friend. There will be a private family graveside ceremony. Life History: Dr. Ray E. Howell, Jr. passed in to God’s presence on Monday, November 23rd, 2020. Ray was born 8/12/31 in St. Louis to Dr. Ray E. Howell, Sr. and Evelyn (Williams) Howell. Ray was married to the love of his life, Sally, for 60 years who preceded him in death. Ray was a graduate of Jennings High school, class of 1949 and then matriculated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1952 after serving in the Korean war. Dr. Howell opened his first chiropractic practice in his hometown of Jennings MO, and after a few years realized that there was great need for a chiropractic physician in the Florissant area. Dr. Howell then became the first chiropractic physician in Florissant where he practiced for 30 years. Ray was very active in the community and served in leadership roles in the Florissant Valley Chamber of Commerce, Florissant Rotary Club, Florissant Fine Arts Council, Emerson Family YMCA and many other civic groups, boards and commissions. As President of the Ferguson-Florissant School Board, Ray shepherded the school district through the complicated and divisive desegregation process in the 1970’s and was lauded by many for his leadership. After his retirement from his chiropractic practice, Ray became involved in crude oil exploration and production in Illinois and Indiana. Memorial gifts can be sent to Metanoia Prison Ministries (https://www.metanoiaprisonministries.org/ ). Website donation link: https://give.pcamna.org/to/mna-metanoia-prison-ministries/ Mail Donations to: Mission to North America, Metanoia – Howell, PO Box 890233 Charlotte, NC 28289-0233