David Arlington Howison
David Arlington Howison, 74, of Alvin, TX passed away November 19, 2017. Mr. Howison was born November 22, 1942 in Delaware, OH to Arlington and Elizabeth Howison. David and his family moved to Corpus Christi, TX early in his life to escape the harsh weather that was effecting his health as a child. David, his parents and sister lived in a small travel trailer for 2 years while his dad hand-built their small home. David graduated from Calallen High School in 1962 where he was a proud member of the football team and the band. He enjoyed following high school football and the typical successful seasons of his alma mater. His greatest joy and pride came from his 3 grandchildren and his great-granddaughter.
David is a 13 year resident of Alvin after moving to Friendswood in 1971. He has been a member of Pipefitter Local 211 for over 50 years.
Mr. Howison is preceded in death by his parents Arlington and Elizabeth; daughter Wendy Howison; son Jeffery Lee Howison.
David is survived by his loving family, son David Howison, Jr. and wife Cindy; daughter-in-law Michelle Howison; sister Eleanor Hartman and husband Carlton; three grandchildren Kelsei Jeannette Howison, Trenton Andrew Howison and Jamie Elizabeth Howison; one great granddaughter Kylee Elizabeth Howison; niece Laura Hoch and husband Ron and their 2 sons; nephew Mark Webb and wife Tara and their son and daughter; along with numerous other loving family members and many great friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on November 25, 2017 at Crowder Funeral Home, 2422 Broadway Pearland, TX 77581. A celebration of his life will immediately follow at County Line Event Center, 18232 County Rd 127 Pearland, TX 77581.
In lieu of flowers the family requests your consideration of making a donation to Yay 4 Life! at www.yay4lifetexas.org or PO Box 1703, Friendswood, TX 77549. Yay 4 Life! was established to provide support for cancer patients and their families after the death of his son, Jeffery. David dedicated many, many hours to help make Yay 4 Life! the success that it is today.
Dear Kelsei, Kylee, and Michelle,
My heart goes out to you girls. I love you guys so much and I hate that Grandpa is no longer here. You girls were the apples of his eye and he would do anything for you guys, especially Kylee. I wish I had more than words to offer. You guys are truly like my family and I wish that I could make this easier for all of you. He was such a great man and truly left behind a ton of wonderful goofy and loving memories hold on to them and cherish them.
Love you guys always,
Becca and the rest of the Dunlap Clan
David Howison – Overwhelming sadness about your sudden passing. A dear friend, you are missed.
Dear David, Today is your 75th Birthday. I miss you. You are gone too soon. I am so happy we developed such a close bond in our later years. The trips we took and seems you were always there when I needed you most. I enjoyed those too. Even the time you and Ken cut my prices to the prices you and he wanted to pay for my items at my garage sale. I love you more than you could ever know and will till my last breath. What a joy and help you have been to your family also. A strength and guiding light. Rest now dear Brother. Love Sister
Dear David, Today is your 75th Birthday. I miss you. You have left us too soon. I am so happy we developed such a close bond in our later years. The trips we took and seems you were always there when I needed you most. I enjoyed those too, even the time you and Ken cut my prices at my garage sale to the price you and he wanted to pay for my items when you and he helped at the sale. I love you more than you could ever know and will till my last breath. What a joy and help you have been to your family also. A strength and guiding light. Rest now dear Brother. Love, Sister
TO the HOWISON family please accept my deepest condolences my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time ,for the loss of this great man. David and i have been very loyal friends for forty five years, I am going too miss the times going to lake Charles to the casinos ,grafting pecan trees and sitting on the back porch drinking miller lite reminiscing about old times . I could go on forever, will close for now. I will continue to help the yay 4 life fund ,you lost your son and i lost my wife to cancer. REST IN PEACE FRANK.
My thoughts and prayers to the family of David God bless you
We were speechless when we heard the news. You were a fine man and you will be missed. It had been an honor to know you