Howard L. Bethel, age 78, passed away on November 30, 2005 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Bethel was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a founding charter member of V.F.W Post # 11208. He was a home builder and owned Bethel Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean. He is survived by daughter; Bonnie (Michael) Trainer; son, John (Liza) Bethel, daughter; Judy (Edwin) Harrow; grandchildren, Briar, Lindsey, Bart (Steph), Mandy (Jim), Brandy, Cody, Donny Lee, James, Carolyn (Rick) and nine great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and the many special people who were in his life. Family will receive friends from 2-4p.m & 6-8p.m., Friday, December 2, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43231. The funeral service will be held 11:00a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Newcomer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to V.F.W Post # 11208. Messages of condolence may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.