William Howerton

William "Billy" Howerton, age 92, of passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 after several months of failing health. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Edgar Weldon Howerton and the late Harriett Jeanette Gerringer Howerton and was married for over 72 years to Frances Stallings Howerton, who survives. Billy was a US Army veteran serving in the Aircorp during WW II. He retired as the produce manager of Food World after several years of service. Billy was a longtime member of Frieden's Lutheran Church where he was a member of the Hite Sunday School Class, served on the church cemetery committee and was an usher. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Billy is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, William Ronald Howerton and his wife, Georgette, of Suwanee, GA and Billy Keith "Bill" Howerton and his wife, Wadeene "Dean", of Gibsonville; six grandchildren; three step grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; a brother, Garland Daniel Howerton of Gibsonville; and a son-in-law, James "Jim" Dunn of Gibsonville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Barbara Dunn; two sons, Jimmy Dale Howerton and infant, David Howerton; a sister, Bessie Lamar; and five brothers, Woodrow Wilson Howerton, Vance "V.J." Howerton, L. M. Howerton, Neil Howerton and Paul Franklin Howerton. The graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 PM Friday, October 18, 2013 at Frieden's Lutheran Church Cemetery by Rev. William Zima. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Frieden's Lutheran Church, 6001 NC Hwy 61, Gibsonville, NC 27249. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com