Michael O. Howe, Sr

Michael O. Howe, Sr., 56, of Fall Branch, TN, died at 4:00 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 2011, at his home. Michael was born in Dallas, TX and resided in Arizona prior to moving to Fall Branch in 1994. He was in beverage sales, last working for Gwyn Distributing in Marion, VA. Michael was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan. He was a very loving husband, father, and brother. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.

Michael is preceded by his parents, Oliver Howe and Letha Guy Zabel and Harvey Edward Zabel, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie "Casey" Howe of the home; daughters, Sydney Christian and husband Wayne of Kingsport, TN and Destiny Flamm and husband Travis of Fall Branch, TN; sons, Michael Howe, Jr. and wife Tina of Kingsport, TN and C.J. Hallock of Fall Branch, TN; grandchildren, Blake, Jaxon, Madison, Paige, Hannah, Shaylee, Makenzie, Alex, and Mariah; sister, Cynthia Rogers and husband Steve of Kingsport, TN; niece Sabrina Hatcher and nephews Steve and Josh Rogers.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel.

Memorial donations may be made in Michael's Honor to the Michael O. Howe, Sr. Fund, c/o Nebraska Football Athletic Department, 1 Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880154, Lincoln, NE, 68588