Howard Arthur ‘Jake’ Healey, age 82, passed away on 07/25/25.
A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of William Francis Healey and Mabel Leach Russell. He has been a resident of Savannah, GA since 1980. Howard Healey was a veteran of the United States Air Force, TSGT (E6). His service record included 20 years U.S. Air Force and 20 years Civil Service.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, two sisters and brother.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley Ann Healey (English), son William Scott Healey (Julie Shoupe) of Calara, Alabama; daughter Connie Lyn Hodges (David Hodges) of Rincon, GA; granddaughter Jessica Lyn Hawrelak (Gregory Hawrelak) of Bethlehem, GA and numerous nephews and nieces.
In accordance with Howard Healey’s wishes there will be a private service held for close family and friends at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice Savannah Foundation P.O. Box 13190 Savannah, GA 31416-0190, (912) 629-1055.
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Mike Vreeland
I lost a good friend and mentor in Howard. He took me under his wing and showed me how things were done at Hunter Army Airfield. We were avid dart plays and we enjoyed that a lot. I will miss him.
Howard M Russell Jr
I grew up with Howard and remember feeling sad the day he went into the air force. As the years past I lost contact with him. I have many fond memories of him and I am sad to hear of his passing. I pray for his family and love ones that he left behind. May God give them all peace that goes beyond human understanding at this time of sadness.
Howard M. Russell Jr.
Barbara Brown
Howard and Shirley were next door neighbors of ours in Savannah for about 7 yrs. He was a true friend of ours and we shared many memories.When my husband passed away Howard was at Hospice with my kids and myself giving us support. My husband and Howard shared birthdays I would call him on his birthday every year I will trulymiss talking to him.