Herman Cleatus Howell

Herman Cleatus Howell, 88, retired General Motors employee and resident of Columbia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Herman was born May 21, 1938, in Pulaski and was the son of the late Quillear Elam Howell and the late Beatrice Garner Howell. In April 1955, he married Nancy Ann Griggs, who preceded him in death on October 19, 2020.

No services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.