Jerry Duane Howell

Jerry Duane Howell, 71, of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home.

Jerry was born May 19, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Bethel and Bertha Greene Howell.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a business owner specializing in furniture upholstery.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sue Howell Hancock and Sylvia Howell Womack.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kathryn Thomas Howell; sister Joyce Clayton and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 11, 2017 in the Thomas Family Cemetery in White Lake, NC.

Condolences may be sent to www.apexfuneral.net