Claude (Tooter) Howell
Cecil E. Brown jr.,my Uncle Buddy...this man was a tremendous part of my life. He stepped up and took me under his wing during the time my mother,sister and I lived in DeRidder( 1969/70) while my father served his country in Vietnam.He was there to keep this 14 yr.old kid focused and could come to him for anything... and I did.During the sickness and passing of my parents the long distant phone calls with him helped get me thru a very tough time. My dad told me years ago " If you leave good memories to those around you,you've done well in life."...My uncle Buddy did very,very well....My love to aunt Wanda,Gayla,Thelton,Davin,aunt Dimple and Dolly,and to all other family members.