Robert "Bob" Rex Howell

Bob was born on June 3, 1930, in Tharpe, Tennessee, to Robert and Floy (Robertson) Howell. He married Nola Fox on August 26, 1949 in Mississippi. She survives.

Also surviving are his sons, Robert E. Howell of Eureka, Michael Howell of Washington; grandchildren, Cyndi (Jeremy) Garmon of Pekin, Dusty (Shane) Kemper of Indiana, Jamie Burkhart of Washington, Jason (Gabi) Howell of Hanna City, Carrie Tesch of Washington; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; his two sisters, Peggy (Jim) Jackson, and Marilyn (Roger) McIntyre; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Joan Moss.

Bob worked for Caterpillar for many years before retiring as a Manager in the company on October 31, 1985. He was a very active member of Bayview Gardens Church. For many years he served as the Sunday School teacher for the seniors, that he would transport by bus and often take out for meals.

In his retirement, Bob and Nola spent 30 years as snowbirds in Florida. Bob was a talented woodworker, and made beautiful shelves, hope chests, hutches, and other items. He built his shop in the backyard where you could often find him. Bob and Nola enjoyed going to festivals/flea markets, where they would set up their booth to sell his woodworking and her crafts. He always made sure to keep his yard mowed, while Nola tended to the flowers. They made a great team for over 74 years.

A funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 at 1:30pm at Remmert Funeral, with a visitation a half-hour prior. Burial to follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

Memorials can be made to Bay View Baptist Church.

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