Melvin Allen ‘Sonny’ Howes


1930-2018

Melvin Allen “Sonny” Howes entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 21, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88. He was born on March 24, 1930, in Martinez, Texas, to Marcus Lindsey and Della (Drzymalla) Howes.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice (Grams) Howes; son Glenn Howes; and his parents.

Sonny is survived by his loving children, Janet “Gail” McQueen and husband John, Stephen Howes and wife Dana, Karen Moczygemba and husband Ira, Brian Howes and wife Cindy, and Jonathan Howes and wife Diane; grandchildren Eric McQueen and wife Chesney, Stephanie Krueger and husband Gavin, Julie Reznik and husband John, Matthew Moczygemba and wife Vanessa, Morgan Howes, Blaine Moczygemba, Lauren Hudek and husband Ryan, Sarah Howes, and Katie Howes; great-grandchildren Sutton, Truitt, Landry, Rhyder, Landon, June, Jase, and Jake; brother Johnny Howes and wife Iris; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Visitation was held Tuesday, July 24, from 5-8 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. in the Finch Funeral Chapel in La Vernia.

A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Hedwig, officiated by the Rev. Bill Zadora.

Interment followed in the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Cemetery in St. Hedwig.

Memorial donations may be made to the Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department, 5885 Mount Olive Road, Adkins, TX 78101.