Michael "Mike" Stephen Howell, 40, of Waldorf, MD died unexpectedly on January 26, 2016. Mike was born in Silver Spring, MD to William and Rosita Howell. Mike is also survived by his brother, Scott Howell (Jill); niece, Jillian; and nephew, Jonathan.

The family will receive friends on Tues., February 2, 2016 from 2-4PM and 6-8PM with prayers starting at 7PM at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, 211 St. Mary's Ave., La Plata, MD 20646. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wed., February 3, 2016 at 11AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery (3800 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD).

The family asks that you keep them in your prayers and make donations in Mike's memory if you wish to St. Jude's Children's Hospital (PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148) or St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Arrangements provided by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home.