Donald A. Howell, 89, of Graysville, Ohio, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at his home.
 He was born at Rinard Mills, Ohio, on July 12, 1935, a son of the late Clifford and Martha Jones Howell.
 Donald retired from River Gas/Dominion. During those years he walked countless miles of gas line. He also managed Ludlow Station in his last years of service. He was a dairy farmer on one of the best “hill” farms in the county. He was a gardener; he and his wife, Shirley, raised enough vegetables for their family and many others enjoying the fruits of their labor. Donald was a mechanic, he could fix almost any vehicle or engine until these new-fangled vehicles. He preferred working outside. He worked his early years for Ludlow Oil and Gas where he gained knowledge and shared that knowledge with the young men he worked with. He was also a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, Graysville.
 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Tennant; his sisters, Wanda Holland, Wilma Holland, Sylvia Jean Steinhoff and Connie Kanz, and a brother Vernon (Tuck) Howell.
 Donald is survived by his wife, Shirley J. Wallace Howell, whom he married on April 7, 1956; his children, Diane (Brian) Ludwig of Woodsfield, Ohio, Donnie (Lorraine) Howell of Wingett Run, Ohio, Gail (Ken) Beymer of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren, Lena (Frankie) McCaslin, Kelly (Adam) Wallace, Amy Figel, Beth Ludwig, Aaron (Emily) Howell, Adam (Ashley) Howell, Amanda (Andrew) Cramer, Brad Tennant, Kayla (Shane) Vannatta, Samantha Beymer; 20 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
 Friends will be received at Watters Funeral Home, 37501 State Route 78, Woodsfield, from 2 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, where funeral services will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11 a.m. with Rodney Bettinger officiating.
 Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Graysville.
 Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, 45 Nicklaus Lane, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
 The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their compassionate care the family received during Don’s illness.