Howard Rudolph Couillens Jr., 83, passed away February 17, 2023. He was born April, 4 1939 to the late Helen (Campbell) and Howard R. Couillens Sr.

Howard was a racecar driver for most of his life.  From 1963-1965 he had collectively driven in 28-SCCA road races, had 18 wins in H-Production with his Austin Healey Sprite MK1, placed at Daytona 2nd, 3rd and 2nd again and was a multi-time SCCA Auto-Cross Regional Champion. Howard owned a Sinclair service station between 1963-1968. Then he worked here at TVA from 1969 to 1989 in quality assurance.

Howard attended City High School and then went on to The University of Chattanooga.

He is survived by his wife of  63 years, the love of his life, Mary Lyndia Couillens and son Howard R. Couillens III.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 3-6pm at Hamilton Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers please make donations in Howards memory to Shriners Hospitals for Children at donate.Lovetotherescue.org or by mail to 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 .