Julius Franklin Howell

Dedication: to the memory of my cousin, Tony – U.S.M.C. Sergeant Dale Anthony Marion (Dec. 10, 1938-May 15, 2026), who was like a second father to me after the loss of my Dad, Dr. Jerry B. Marion (Dec. 10, 1929-Aug. 3, 1981). On June 3rd, 1944—Confederate Memorial Day and the birthday of Jefferson Davis—a former Confederate enlisted man, Julius Franklin…