Mr. Richard Howell

Bowing in humbled submission to the will of the Master Architect God our Father, it has become the solemn responsibility of the E.M. Matthews family to inform all, that Mr. Richard Howell is now resting in paradise. Mr. Howell put down the cares of this life on November1, 2025, while resting at Rex UNC Healthcare in Raleigh, NC.

Services to honor this loving husband, family man and friend will begin on Thursday, November 6, 2025 with moments of visiting and reflecting from 4pm until 6pm, as Mr. Howell lies in peaceful repose in the main chapel of E.M. Matthews Funeral Home in Goldsboro, NC. A Triumphant Celebration of Life Ceremony will commence at 12noon on Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. Mark Church of Christ in Goldsboro, NC. There will also be a public viewing at the church on Friday from 11am until 11:45am. Following the services in the house of worship, Mr. Howell’s earthen vessel along with his adored family, will be escorted to Wayne Memorial Park in Dudley, NC for Committal Rites. As difficult as it will be for Richard’s family to cope and continue this walk of life without him, all will find solace knowing he’s is in that land where there is a tree and its leaves are good for the healing of all infirmities. There, Richard is resting by the brook flowing with living water, forever resting in eternal splendor.

The family is receiving guests at the residence located at 309 Nelson Dr. Goldsboro, NC where they will also assemble in preparation for the Prestigious E.M. Matthews Ebony Motorcade. 

E.M. Matthews and the staff of E.M. Matthews Funeral Home are serving the Howell and connected families with each memorable desire during this time. 

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