Howard Wenzofsky Arnell

February 23, 1930 - September 6, 2019

Howard Leon Wenzofsky Arnell, 89, of Charlotte, NC, died unexpectedly at his home September 6, 2019. Howard born in the Bronx on February 23, 1930, the son of Abe and Helen Wenzofsky. He grew up there and after school, answered his country’s call to service and enlisted in the US Air Force. He served faithfully from 1948 until his honorable discharge in 1952. As a civilian, he continued to serve his country through contract work with the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), known today as the Military Sealift Command (MSC). This service was designed to provide support and supplies for vessels of the United States Navy. Howard found that he enjoyed data entry and started his career as a data entry operator. Again as a contract worker, he began that career with the government before working for Western Union in New York. There, he met a young woman named Ms. Margie Brown, who would turn out to be the love of his life. They left Western Union and Howard went to work for law enforcement agencies, ultimately moving to Florida, where Howard worked for and retired from the West Palm Beach Sheriff’s Department. In 1999, they moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Howard enjoyed many things in life. He enjoyed classical music, travelling, and celebrating his Jewish Christian background. Most of all, though, Howard enjoyed the time spent with family and friends. He was known for his smile and being the jokester who could make others laugh. And though never blessed with biological children of his own, he felt blessed to have stepchildren and enjoyed being a father to them. His grandchildren will remember fondly the amazing train whistle sound their “Poppy” could make. In 2012, his beloved wife of 45 years, Margie, died. Though he was still himself, a part of him went missing on that day and it is a comfort to know they are together again. Howard is survived by his children: Phyllis (husband Don) Wright of Huntersville, NC, Tony Broffman of Huntersville, NC, and Penny (husband Tony) Sowards of Charlotte, NC; and twin siblings: Alice Gunderson and Burt (wife Carol) Wenzofsky, both of West Palm Beach, FL. Howard is further survived by 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three sons, Timothy, Carl and Thomas Broffman; and two daughters: Helene Broffman and Debbie Lamotta. Howard’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. Friends are invited to join with the family at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, on Saturday, September 14th to remember this wonderful man. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and at 11:00, all present will gather in the funeral home chapel for a service led by Ms. Tonie Stroup that will celebrate the life, love and blessing of Howard. Following the service, Howard will be taken in formal procession to Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte. There he will be laid to his final place of earthly rest next to his wife, Margie, after military honors are rendered. Thank you for keeping the family in your thoughts, prayers and acts of kindness. Please take a moment to share a memory, condolence or photo with the family on Howard’s Tribute Wall.