Lloyd Howeth

Lloyd D. (Coach) Howeth went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 22, 2024 with family at his side. He was 91 yrs old, born July 4, 1932 in Dibble, OK to Calvin E. and Eva (Bacon) Howeth, both of whom met him in Heaven along with his son, Darnell Howeth; infant daughter, Theresa Jo Howeth; brothers: Calvin, Gaither, Marvin, and Connell; sisters: Estelle, Joycelene, and Barbara; son-in-law, Duane Rigdon; and granddaughter, Hannah Rigdon Lloyd grew up in Oklahoma where he graduated as Valedictorian of his class at Bradley, OK. A tall young man with an athlete’s build, he excelled in all sports and went to college at SW Oklahoma State in Weatherford, OK on a basketball scholarship. Lloyd went on to receive his degrees in education and began his career as a teacher and beloved coach. On June 16th, 1951, Lloyd married the love of his life, Georgia E. Cunningham at the Lucille Baptist Church, just outside of Chickasha, OK. As Lloyd and Georgia began their family, his coaching career took them to Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado and New Mexico where Lloyd taught physical education to countless students in the school districts and campuses that he was a part of. After 30 years teaching and coaching PE, he retired from the last school that he worked with, Washington Ave Elementary School. Throughout Lloyd’s life, he was also active as coach, referee and umpire for many, many games and made lifetime impressions on many young athletes. In his spare time, he loved all kinds of sports, and enjoyed fishing and hunting and being with his kids, and later, visits with his grandkids and great grandkids. After retirement brought them to Terrell, Lloyd and Georgia became active members of First Baptist Church. Lloyd loved his Lord and being in church and he gladly served many years as Deacon and also taught Sunday School at many of the churches where he and his family lived. Whether at school, church or in the neighborhoods where they lived, Lloyd always had a welcoming smile for others and an easy personality that put anyone he met at ease. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Georgia Howeth; son, Greg Howeth and wife Deena; daughters: Judy Rigdon and Carla Howeth; brothers: Joey Howeth, and wife Peggy, Junior Howeth and wife Linda; sister, Joann and husband A.B.; grandsons: Matthew Howeth and wife Danika, Dalton Howeth and partner, Ashley; great grandsons: Cain, Cooper, Scott, and Grady as well as nieces, nephews, extended family, church family, countless students and a host of friends that he and Georgia have made in their lifetime. A graveside service is planned at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, New Mexico, for Thursday, February 29, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Lloyd Howeth

July 4, 1932 - February 22, 2024