Obituary of JOSEPH RANDOLPH HOWERTON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 9, 1992 

Joseph Randolph Howerton, 90, of W. Fourth Avenue, died Aug. 8, 1992, in his home. 

Mr. Howerton was born in Brunswick County. He was a retired comptroller for Union Camp Corp. and a member of High Street United Methodist Church and Hunterdale Ruritan Club. He was past chairman of Franklin Community Fund and Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority. He was past president of the Lions Club and a past member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151. He was secretary and treasurer of Cypress Cove Country Club. 

Survivors include his wife, Louise Barham Howerton; a daughter, Peggy H. Wimberley of Greenville, S.C.; two sisters, Louise T. Howerton of Clayton, Ga., and Emily Howerton of Alexandria; and two grandchildren. 

The graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. W. David Erickson. Friends may join the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Wright Funeral Home. 

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B2

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Joseph Randolph Howerton, 90, of W. Fourth Avenue, Franklin, died 8 Aug 1992 at his home. He was a retired comptroller for Union Camp Corp. and longtime civic and church leader.

A graveside service for Joseph Randolph Howerton was held 10 Aug 1992 in Poplar Spring Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. W. David Erickson of High Street United Methodist Church. Visitation was 9 Aug 1992 at Wright Funeral Home.

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JOSEPH RANDOLPH HOWERTON

Joseph Randolph Howerton, 90, of W. Fourth Avenue, died 8 August 1992 in his home. 

Mr. Howerton was born in Brunswick County. He was a retired comptroller for Union Camp Corp. and a member of High Street United Methodist Church and Hunterdale Ruritan Club. He was past chairman of Franklin Community Fund and Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority. He was past president of the Lions Club and a past member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151. He was secretary and treasurer of Cypress Cove Country Club. 

Survivors include his wife, Louise Barham Howerton; a daughter, Peggy H. Wimberley of Greenville, S.C.; two sisters, Louise T. Howerton of Clayton, Ga., and Emily Howerton of Alexandria; and two grandchildren. 

The graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday [10 August 1992] in Poplar Spring Cemetery by the Rev. W. David Erickson. Friends joined the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today [9 August 1992] in Wright Funeral Home. 

Memorial donations were made to the American Cancer Society. 

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|--------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Value                              |
|-------|------------------------------------|
| Name  | Joseph Randolph Howerton           |
| Age   | 90                                 |
| Birth | 1902 (estimated), Brunswick County |
| Death | 8 August 1992, at home             |
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| Name                     | Relationship  | Residence        |
|--------------------------|---------------|------------------|
| Joseph Randolph Howerton | Decedent      | W. Fourth Avenue |
| Louise Barham Howerton   | Wife          | [Not stated]     |
| Peggy H. Wimberley       | Daughter      | Greenville, S.C. |
| Louise T. Howerton       | Sister        | Clayton, Ga.     |
| Emily Howerton           | Sister        | Alexandria       |
| [Unnamed grandchildren]  | Grandchildren | [Not stated]     |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot  |
| Date     | 9 August 1992        |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B2                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired comptroller for Union Camp Corp. 
• Member of High Street United Methodist Church  
• Member of Hunterdale Ruritan Club  
• Past chairman of Franklin Community Fund  
• Past chairman of Franklin Redevelopment and Housing Authority  
• Past president of the Lions Club  
• Past member of Franklin Masonic Lodge 151  
• Secretary and treasurer of Cypress Cove Country Club  
• Spouse's birth name was Louise Barham

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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