Howard Lee Echols Sr., 81 of Hurricane, Utah, passed on May 27th, 2023. He was born on May 2nd, 1942, in Cactus Flats, Arizona to Charles Luis and Evelyn Evans Echols.
Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Beach Master Unit. He enjoyed making jewelry, working with silver and gemstones. Howard was an avid collector of guns, loving any and all things gun related, he enjoyed hunting also. One of Howards favorite places was the beautiful state of Montana.
He is survived by his brothers, Luis Echols (Jennie), Charles Echols, Kenneth Echols, David Echols and his sister, Elizabeth Everett. Also surviving are his children, Howard Lee Echols Jr. (Brandy), Rance Echols (Monicia), Marnie Echols, and his many stepchildren whom he loved as his own.
Howard’s grandchildren also survive him; Ashton Echols (Hunter), Howard Lee Echols III (Ashlee), Lacy Beltran (Sheldon), Desteny Tingey (Michael), Trevor Echols (Kelcie), Josh Echols (Dakota), Alylah Frederick, Avion Alton, Kruz Alton, along with 14 great grandchildren and the many others who loved him.
There will be a private memorial held at a later date. Family will be notified with the date and time the memorial will be held.