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Mr. Howard Malcolm Kessell

  • April 28, 2012 - October 4, 2012
  • Fayetteville, West Virginia
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“Howard is the cousin of my mother, Kathleen Pauley-Jones. He will be remembered by both of us. ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Kathy Jones-Kristof - CA

“Howard will be greatly missed by us. We often sit and talk about the great times we had back in Michigan playing in the snow like kids.God has been...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Lewis & Linda Kessell - Mesquite, NV

“Aunt Wanda and Rick: Uncle Howard will be missed by all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Remembering all the fun times we...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Dianna Kretschmer - Henderson, NV

“Aunt Wanda and Ricky. You are in our prayers. Please know we love you. Will never forget my childhood memories with Uncle Howard. Ian, Deb,...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Ian & Deb (Kessell) Douglas - NV

“Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for the family. May you be comforted by wonderful memoires of Howard's life and friendship. Families are forever. ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Bob and Ginny Rommel - Las Vegas, NV

“GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.THE MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE THERE ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: JEAN MILLER AND MARCIE BLACKWELL - FL


HOWARD M. KESSELL

FAYETTEVILLE – Howard Malcolm Kessell, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Fayette Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville.
Born on April 28, 1932 in Elkview; he was the son of the late Opie and Ruby Blackwell Kessell.
Mr. Kessell honorably served his country in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict. While living in Michigan, he was manager at various GM auto plants. He started the Little League baseball and football league in Durand, MI.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Howard Malcolm Kessell Jr. in 1998.
Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Wanda Kessell of Fayetteville; son, Richard Kessell of Fayetteville; daughter-in-law, Lisa Kessell in Charlotte, NC; brother, Lewis Kessell and wife Linda of Mesquite, Nevada; caregiver and friend, Annette Evans of Oak Hill; grandson, Joshua Kessell of Tucson, AZ; granddaughter, Richelle Kessell of Lewisburg, TN; grandson, Spencer Kessell of Lewisburg, TN; two favorite cats, Baby and Moonbeam; and a host of other family, friends, residents, and caregivers at Fayette Nursing and Rehab.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 PM, Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
In keeping with his request, he will be cremated following the visitation.
For those wishing to express their condolences or send flowers to Mr. Kessell's family, you may do so by visiting our website at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, 350 W. Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.