Jimmie Howell of Dimmitt, Texas passed peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 90 years.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 10:a.m.at the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt with Dr. Jonathan Sullivan and the Rev. Paul Kenley officiating. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the care of Colonial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 23, from 5to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Jimmie Howell was born in his current house at “The Tree” in the Bethel Community onAugust 20, 1934, in Dimmitt, Texas to Moss and Hattie (Bagwell) Howell. The house was moved to the county road, where Jimmie and Sue raised their family and built a life filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. The door was always open, the bear hugs and firm handshakes were guaranteed, and the table always had room for one more. He took great pride in the Howell family name, honoring his parents not only by tending to the land they cherished, but also by keeping the strong family bonds that held everyone together. Jimmie embraced his role as husband, father and grandfather finding pride and joy in watching his family grow and thrive.
He delighted in sharing stories, wisdom and laughter and celebrated successes with a quiet pride and unwavering support.
Jimmie had been a lifelong resident of Dimmitt and the Bethel Community.
He graduated from Dimmitt High School and immediately began farming with his family. He married Sue (Ward) Howell on June 2, 1962, in Amarillo at the San Jacinto Baptist Church and was married for 62 years. Although farming was his life, Jimmie served as Castro County Commissioner for two terms while also serving on the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery board, Co-op gin board and the Farm Bureau board.
He also coached little league baseball and refereed football games for several years.
He spent many years supporting young people through the Young Farmers Association, FFA, and 4-H. Jimmie was a member of the First Baptist Church.
On Nov. 3, 2016, the Howell Family was honored with the Family Land Heritage Program Award which honors families who have owned and run a continuous agricultural operation for 100 years or more.
Jimmie is survived by his wife, Sue Howell of Dimmitt; son, KennenHowellandwifeJennifer of Boerne, Texas; daughter, Kim Broom of Amarillo; son, Kelly Howell and wife Cathy of New Braunfels, Texas; three brothers, JackHowellandwifeCharleneof Dimmitt, Oran Howell and wife Barbara of Corsicana, Texas, and John Howell and wife Colleen of Texline, Texas; sister, Gayle Stovall and husband Melvin of Fritch, Texas; seven grandchildren, Paige Howell, MacyReed and husband Ryan, Zoe Howell, Dustin Burnam and wife Nikki, Kaymee Hunt andhusband Michael, Kauner Howell, and Koda Howell;one great-grandchild, Wilder Burnam; 28 loved nieces, nephews and families.
Jimmie is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles Henry Howell and Herbert Howell; and three sisters, Patricia Sue Enloe, KarenAhlerich and Linda Bethea.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, c/o Steve Buckley, 1607 W. Bedford St., Dimmitt, Texas 79027