Joseph McArthur Howington

April 13, 1944 - April 5, 2017

Joseph McArthur Howington, 72, of Bristol, VA passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. He was born in Russell County, VA on April 13, 1944, a son of the late Alfred and Mary Dickerson Howington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Blaine Howington. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Bristol VFW Post #6975. He retired from Westinghouse and loved dancing and woodworking. Joseph is survived by his sister, Hazel Cox of Norton, VA and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017 at Blevins Funeral & Cremation Service, 417 Lee St., Bristol, VA. The funeral service will follow 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Vann Seal officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at a later date at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN.