David Coleman Howell 80, of Amarillo passed away March 6, 2019. David was born March 13, 1938 in Sundance, Wyoming to Harry and Hessie Howell. He served his country in the United States Army from 1961-1967. He met and married the love of his life Loretta McCown on June 19, 1958. Together they had one son, Lee. After he and Loretta retired they enjoyed traveling and visiting different Las Vegas casinos. He loved animals especially cats. He worked for Amarillo Police Department for 23 years. He was a loving, kind gentle man who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his son, a sister Dorothy White and a niece Brenda Forman.
He is survived by his nephews and nieces Dennis White and wife Donna, Bernice Gipson and husband Ken, Beverly Goodman and husband Steve, and Don White and wife Amy. Ten great nieces and nephews, fourteen great-great nieces and nephews along other loving family members.