William Jackson Howey (Bill), 72, died April 1, 2026. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Howey in Lancaster, South Carolina. Bill graduated from Lancaster High School and the United States Naval Academy class of ‘75 sir! In 1977 as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant, he was stationed at Cecil Field Marine Barracks, Jacksonville, FL. Bill never knew he would spend the rest of his life in his new duty station. He is survived by his wife of 47 (and a half!) years Frances Ulmer Howey and his three devoted daughters Sarah Stubbs (Lee), Jean Thompson (Patrick), and Julia Davis (Jason) and his eight grandchildren, Sydney Stubbs, Olivia Davis, William Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Holly Davis, Stockton Thompson, David Stubbs and James Thompson. His brothers James Howey (Ann), Robert Howey (Anne), David Howey (Gina). Sister-in-Laws Dorothy Marsh, Elizabeth Jolley, Brother-in-Law Walter Brinkman, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Betsy, and his in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ulmer. Bill loved life and always had a joke or a crazy handshake for everyone. He was an active member of Riverside Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder, deacon, youth Sunday School teacher, and chaperone on many Montreat trips. He adored his Westside Rotary friends and always making the biggest splash at the Florida Yacht Club. He was a Major in the United States Marine Reserves and retired as a Certified Financial Planner with Principal Financial Group after 34 years. He was strong and healthy, but Parkinson’s Disease was the only battle he could not win. He fought hard and we will forever miss him. Services will be held at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park Street, Jacksonville FL on Saturday May 16th, at 11:00am with Dr. Brian Lays officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Riverside Presbyterian Church “Youth Program” at 849 Park Street Jacksonville FL 32204, Riverside Presbyterian Day School at 830 Oak Street Jacksonville FL 32204 or JAX Hope Inc. (Parkinson's Support Group) 5000 US Hwy S., Suite 18 #334 Flemming Island FL 32003.
Posted online on April 08, 2026
Published in Florida Times Union
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