Dr. Donald Sherman Howell, 85, went to be with Lord on May 13, 2016. He was the son of the late Josephine H. and Sherman G. Howell.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted in Holly Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. by the Rev. Lindsey Poteat. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Memorial donations may be made to the Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, PO Box 1515, Suffolk, VA 23439. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.