Howard Lee Staten, 42, a beloved son and brother from Guild passed away peacefully on March 17 in his home surrounded by loved ones. Howard was such an accomplished man who was talented beyond measure. He was a scholar who was very personable. He was known by many in the Marion County area as an on/off air personality for the local radio/tv station WEPG for many years. Afterwards, life directed him to become a doctor’s. assistant and optician’s apprentice for Eyear Optical. He was also a proud member of Guild First Baptist Church and was a graduate of Marion County High School. His personality was incredibly far-reaching and infectious. He would light up a room with his cheshire smile, euphoric laughter and boisterous spirit. He would always look, not only for the good but the God in people. Howard was proud to be filled with a strong faith and an unwavering love for God and his fellow men and women. Every person who met him knew they were making or about to make a new friend. He always had a kind word, a loving heart, open mind, a listening ear and a supportive shoulder for anyone who needed it.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Dennis and Dian Dowler, also Carrie Dowler, uncle Dennis Dowler Jr. and stepfather Christopher Allan.
Howard is survived by his mother and father Debra and Steve Staten, also stepmom Regina Staten, twin brother and brother-in-law Steven Staten and Landon Wiley Jr., sister Autumn Stacy, grandparents Emily and John Teeuwissen as well as Dick and Ruth Staten, uncles Phil Staten, and Jason Shook, aunts Liz Dowler, Danita Dowler Sharp, Keri Yoho, Angie Yoho Robertson, Rachel Stewart Staten, Rachel Bolyard-Staten, Teresa Capers and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
The family had received friends on Saturday, April 26 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, April 26 at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Pastor Don Lloyd Smith who officiated.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.
The Marion Tribune – May 1, 2025
