James D. Howell, 62, of Dayton, passed away Monday, Sept. 27. He was born June 10, 1959, in Columbus, the son of James E. and Eileen (Lemmerman) Howell. James was a minister for the Western Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and also a Radio D.J.

Surviving are his son: Chris (Rebecca) Howell of Van Wert; daughter: Elizabeth E. Howell of Indianapolis; grandchildren: Charles P. Howell of Kettering, Heaven Love of Lakewood; mother: Eileen Howell of Lakeside; sisters: Deborah Link (Kent) Kokomoor of Bowling Green, Bonnie Pearl Howell of Toledo, Patricia Eileen (Ted) Nelson of Monroe Falls. He was preceded in death by his father: James E. Howell; sons: James P. Howell and Andrew C. Howell.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, Oct. 1, at Sackett Cemetery, Danbury Township. Rev. Karen Graham officiated. Memorial contributions may be given to the family. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com. Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service is handling the arrangements.