Freed-Hardeman Connections
Researching the Restoration Movement in Mississippi and West Tennessee
Walter
Elwood Howell
5 Dec. 1903 - 12 Oct. 1978
Husband of Martha Pirtle Howell
Walter E. Howell, songwriter, poet, and musician, was born December 5, 1903 in the New Hope Community near Middleton, Tennessee. He wrote the words and music to Whisper A Prayer. He died October 12, 1978.
His son, Bailey Howell, became famous as an All-Star pro basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
The Howells are buried at New Hope Church of Christ Cemetery, Hardeman Co., Middleton, TN.
5 Dec. 1903 - 12 Oct. 1978
Husband of Martha Pirtle Howell
Walter E. Howell, songwriter, poet, and musician, was born December 5, 1903 in the New Hope Community near Middleton, Tennessee. He wrote the words and music to Whisper A Prayer. He died October 12, 1978.
His son, Bailey Howell, became famous as an All-Star pro basketball player for the Boston Celtics.
The Howells are buried at New Hope Church of Christ Cemetery, Hardeman Co., Middleton, TN.