Mr. James J. “Jimmy” Howell, 85, of Decatur, GA died Thursday, April 15, 2010. He was a retired Vice President of Auto Leasing for Wachovia Bank. Mr. Howell was a long time member of Druid Hills Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris S. Howell and is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and David Stephens of Snellville; granddaughter, Elizabeth Summerlin and her husband Donnie of Athens; and grandson, Mark Stephens of Snellville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 20th at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Dr. Harold D. Zwald officiating. Entombment, Westview Abbey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Atlanta Pet Rescue, 720 14th St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 or the charity of your choice. Friends are invited to visit with the family Sunday from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. at A. S. Turner & Sons