Gene William Howell

Gene William Howell, (81), passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. Gene, the youngest of six children, was born to Samuel Sidney and Mary Beatrice Howell on May 28, 1942, in Quincy, Florida. Gene attended Quincy High School and graduated in 1961. After graduation, Gene began working for Winn Dixie and was the Produce Manager when he met the love of his life, Nina Mulford. In 1963, Gene and Nina were married and celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary earlier this year. Gene was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served his country for two years in the Panama Canal Zone. Once discharged, he and Nina moved to Tallahassee, Florida which quickly became home. In 1969, Gene and Nina welcomed their son, Brian William Howell. Gene, being the devoted husband and loving father he was, began employment with UPS where he worked long hours to support his family and save money to open his own business. In 1972, that dream became a reality when he opened Gene's Northside Shell Service Station on North Monroe Street and was the owner and operator of the well-known business until his retirement in 2007. For those of you who frequented this Tallahassee gas-stop you could come in and talk FSU football, have a biscuit sandwich, or grab some boiled peanuts. Though a busy small business owner, Gene always made time for his family. Their family getaways consisted of short trips to watch FSU away games or visits to random places around the country that piqued their interest. In his free time, Gene enjoyed farming and gardening. He would give away baskets of vegetables or bags of citrus if he thought you could use it. He could spend hours Bream fishing with family and going to the coast to cast net for Mullet. Gene was also a fan of old-fashioned country music and spent time learning how to pick his banjo. However, his true passion was watching Florida State Football and cheering on the Seminoles with his family. Gene was a 40+ year season ticket holder and, along with his wife and son, attended every home football game possible. Gene is predeceased in death by his parents, Samuel Sidney, and Mary Beatrice Howell and one sibling. He is survived by his wife, Nina Howell; his son Brian (Kimberly) Howell; sisters Annie Mae McMichael, Lillian Howell Goodson, and Mary Evelyn Sampson; brother Jeff Howell; his grandchild Madison Howell; his step-grandchildren Caylyn and Austin Smith; and many nieces and nephews. Gene will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL, with a Memorial Service at 12:00 PM. Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Quincy, FL immediately following the service. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the Howell family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Gene William Howell

May 28, 1942 - October 24, 2023