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Norman "Norm" William Howells Jr.

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William Norman "Norm" Howells Jr., 85, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died September 27, 2017. He was born on July 31, 1932 in Granite City, Illinois to William Norman Howells, Sr. and Josephine (Bilello) Howells. Norm served in the United States Navy. He owned Frontier Construction which built roller coasters all over the country. The most famous was the Screaming Eagle in St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of Carpenters of St. Louis. Norm served as Honorary Trustee of Morton House in Trenton, New Jersey. He moved to Bella Vista from Toms River, New Jersey and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and Men's Golf Association. Norm previously served on the Board of Directors for Open Avenues. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Frances Howells. He is survived by one daughter, Susan Marie Howells of Bentonville. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Funeral Mass to follow at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 2nd at St. Bernard Catholic Church, One St. Bernard Lane, Bella Vista, Arkansas. Father Barnabas Maria-susai will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Open Avenues, P.O. Box 908, Rogers, Ark. 72757. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.

Published September 29, 2017

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