Lance Taylor Howell, 64, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

Lance was a very special, sweet and loving husband and father.

Lance was born in Providence, Rhode Island, at a naval hospital on August 2, 1955, to Bobby and Constance White Howell.

Lance attended Steed College, a member of Trinity Baptist Church, lifetime member of Jonesborough Rescue Squad, Rhea Lodge #47 F&AM and Knoxville Scottish Rites. He enjoyed working with mentally challenged individuals and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and had a special love for his cats. He loved the Lord and was a kind and gentle soul who loved everyone.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Howell, his mother, Constance White Howell, grandparents, Raliegh and Louise Hayes, Clarence and Viola White, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joe and Gladys Miller, and brother-in-law Orval Miller, sister-in-law, Katrina Dunbar.

Lance is survived by his wife, Vickie C. Howell, daughter Angel Howell Bailey (Jonathan), granddaughter, Caitlin Bailey, grandson Matthew Bailey, brother, Sherill Howell and wife Saundra, brothers and sister-in-laws, GW and Sue Miller, Orgal and Judy Miller, Bobby Miller, several nieces and nephew-in-laws, great nieces and nephew-in-laws, and special friends Sharon and Gary Lloyd, Lori Peterson and Chris Marcle.

Funeral services for Lance will be at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Saturday June 27, 2020 4:00PM with Dr Mark Harrod officiating, the family will receive family and friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM prior to the service. A graveside service will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Chuckey, TN. Pallbearers will be family and friends.