Stephen Christopher Howell
Warrenton, Virginia
February 8, 2026
Stephen Christopher Howell, 52, of Warrenton, died on February 9, 2026, at Fauquier Hospital. Son. Brother. Husband. Sailor. Farmer. MARINE. Those are the six words Stephen used to describe himself. Friends and family would describe him as witty, adventurous, sentimental, loving, compassionate, faithful, and stubborn, with an unwavering love for his God, Family, Friends, Country, and Marines.Born in Kansas City, KS, on November 13, 1973, Stephen's journey took him from Overland Park, KS, to Manhattan, KS, and Bartlesville, OK, before settling in Lake Jackson, TX, where he graduated from Brazosport HS. His service in the US Marines, guarding top-secret installations from Panama to Okinawa, and later as a Navy corpsman traveling the world for 13 years and visiting six of the seven continents exemplified his dedication to country, with a visit to Antarctica remaining a cherished regret.Stephen's passions included genealogy, history, Civil War reenacting, music, cooking, travel, and politics. He…