HOWELL, Joseph W. (age 79), devoted husband of Nan, dear father of Roger (Kathryn) Howell, Jeffrey (Cynthia) Howell, Susan (David) Chin and Sandra (Bob) Williams, also survived by 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, brother of John Carr. Passed peacefully on Monday Jan. 5, 2015. Joseph was a special education teacher for 30 years and longtime member of the Masonic Lodge N.C. Harmony #2. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage Wednesday, January 7, 6-8pm and funeral service Thursday January 8, at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Springfield Masonic Home, Diabetes, Cancer Society, or Hartwell Presbyterian Church.