Mr. J. Bob Howington, age 75, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home following an aggressive case of melanoma, but for most of his life he enjoyed exemplary health.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, February 6, 2012 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with interment to follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. Mr. Richard Ames will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Monday, February 6, 2012, one hour prior to the service.
Gainesville Community lost a prominent citizen February 3, with the death of J. Bob Howington. He had served for a number of years as Vice President for Business at Gainesville State College.
He was born in Tennille, Georgia, to the late James Howington and Estelle (Hooks) Howington. A favorite among his classmates, Bob was voted Best Personality in his graduating class. He earned a bachelor's degree at North Georgia College in 1965. He is listed in Who's Who.
Bob was a deacon in the Living Church of God, and served as treasurer of the Kiwanis Club. Since 1969, he had been member of the National Association of Accountants. Bob will be missed in his local community and elsewhere
Bob is survived by his wife, Margaret, and a daughter, Triessa, of Boca Raton, Florida; and two grandchildren, Alexandra Elizabeth and Benjamin Blake--as well as brother, Don Howington and sisters, Dorothy Garner and Nadine Thacker.
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, Georgia, 30501. 770-297-6200. Online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com
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