Walter H. Howell, 93, passed away on July 4, in Houston, TX. He was born on June 8, 1928 in New York City to Walter H. Howell, Sr. and Lillian Van Vranken Phillips. Walt is survived by: his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ann; daughters, Tracey Howell and Teresa Howell Saxton (Steve); grandchildren, Brent and Sadie Saxton and numerous family members and friends. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College. He worked as a chemical engineer for Koppers Company, Sinclair Koppers, Arco Polymers, Aristech, and ExxonMobil. He was a veteran of the the US Army. He had a passion for travel and nature, and he loved exploring the National and State Parks with his extended family. He enjoyed the great outdoors, a good history book and the fellowship of his family and close friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 20 at 11:00am at Clear Lake United Methodist Church, 16335 El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062. In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a memorial donation in Walt’s memory may do so to Bay Area Meals on Wheels (14045 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062). https://www.bayareamealsonwheels.com/donate-to-bay-area-meals-on-wheels or to Crossroads at Clear Lake United Methodist Church (16335 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77962). https://www.clearlakemethodist.org/www.clearlakemethodist.org/give.