Barry "Smiley" Howell

Heading: Barry (Smiley) Howell Dateline: Greer Barry Marshall “Smiley” Howell son of Margie Howell Parker and the late Marshall A. Howell passed away on November 22, 2008 after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was a 1971 graduate of Greer Senior High School and owner-manager of Wholesale Tire in Greer. He is survived by his wife, Patty and three sons, Logan, Tyler and Luke. He is also survived by a brother, Bryan and his wife, Laurie; two nephews, Wilson and Jay; step-brothers and sisters, Lisa and Tim Gossett, Jordan and Megan, Deryll and Diane Parker, Crede and Breanna, Woody and Violet Parker, and Steven. Other survivors include his in-laws: Francis and Estelle Logan, Linda and Michael Lines, nieces and nephews, Christina Logan Willard and Jason, Jake, and Hayden Lines. Mr. Howell was predeceased by his step-father, Cecil Wooten Parker. Smiley was a much beloved friend and member of the Greer Community. He was an avid supporter of Greer Athletics and other community endeavors. In October 2008, Smiley received the “Triumph of the Human Spirit” award as Small Employer of the Year for his work with students of special needs. He attended Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. He was a member of Bailey Masonic Lodge, the Hejaz Shrine Temple and the Greer Touchdown Club. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Greer First Baptist Church. Rev. Dowell Welch and Rev. Nick Ballew will be officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Howell, Stan Coster, Will Gayer, Craig Wade, Gary Van Patton, Buddy Carter, Steve Berry, and Bill Lynn. Honorary pallbearers will be Reggie Chesson, Kenny Williams, Steve Campbell, Tommy Norris, Doug Walker, Boyd Jordan, Tommy Williams, Bill Hughes, Donnie Williams, John Phillips, Freddy Lynley, Harold James, and Ralph Clement. Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home on 1005 Plantation Road. Memorials may be made to the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Foundation, 103 Atherton Way, Greer, S.C. 29650, the Greenville Cancer Society, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, S.C. 29605, Abundant Life Hospice of Greenville, 880 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29607, or The Greer and Blue Ridge Booster Clubs, and Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Barry "Smiley" Howell

August 20, 1953 - November 22, 2008