Mark Howell Obituary

Dr. Mark Allan Howell Sepember 9, 1951 - August 21, 2024

Dr. Mark Allan Howell, aged 72, passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved physician, husband, father, grandfather "Pop Pop," and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Mark was born on September 9th, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but spent his formative years in Chattanooga, TN. He graduated from Hixson High School and went on to attend University of Tennessee Chattanooga for undergraduate studies and University of Tennessee Health Science Center for his medical degree and Otolaryngology residency training. In 1984, after completing his medical training, Mark moved to Johnson City to join ENT Associates as a head and neck surgeon. Throughout his career, Mark was known for his hard work, dedication, and compassion. His kindness and bedside manner as a physician was unmatched.

In addition to his passion for medicine, Mark was a devoted husband and father. He met the joy of his life, Jane Huskey while working in Chattanooga between medical school and residency. They married in 1982 and had three beautiful children whom he adored with all of his heart. He was always there to offer guidance, support, and encouragement, no matter what challenges they faced.

In his free time, Mark enjoyed being outside, biking, hiking, listening to music, and spending time with his family. Mark was always eager to share his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. Mark served in leadership roles at both Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Hospital. He also loved serving as a volunteer for United Servants Abroad on yearly mission trips to Peru to treat underserved communities. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent in his time there.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Robert "Bob" and Marie Howell and his sister, Robbyn Farris. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Howell, his children, Laura Howell (Teague Holmes), Sarah Ritchie (Mike Ritchie), Zachary Howell (Christy Howell) and his six grandchildren, Anniston, Bentley, Grayson, Brooklyn, Harper, and Emmy Jane.

We want to thank our community for all of their love and support through the time of Mark's illness. We want to give a special thanks to the physicians and staff at ENT Associates for all of their help and love. In addition, we are so grateful to our faithful caregivers who were so diligent in providing Mark with everything he needed. Also, a special thank you to the SOFHA providers Dr. Moulton, Dr. Johnson, and Megan Long who took such wonderful care of Mark.

A service is planned in Johnson City, TN Saturday, September 7, 2024. Visitation will be 1:00-3:00pm with a service at 3:00pm at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Johnson City. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City from 5:00 - 7:00pm after the service.

Mark will be buried in Chattanooga during a private service on Monday, September 9, 2024. A public visitation will occur prior to this at Hamilton Memorial Gardens in the Chapel of Devotion, Hixson, TN from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the ETSU ALS Clinic or the "Bridging Voice" organization (www.bridging voice.org).

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