Bobby Collin Howell “Cowboy Bob”, 88, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away on September 9,2021 surrounded by his loved ones.
Bobby was the only child of Collin and Kathryn Howell, born in Ivanhoe, Texas on January 30, 1933. Bobby spent his youth hunting and fishing with his father. Bobby graduated from Bonham High School in 1950. After high school, while in Idalou, TX, he met his future wife of 25 years, Ernestine Dotson. Together they had four children, Sherry, Teri, Bobbie Ann and Richard Howell. Bobby enlisted in the Air Force December, 1952 where he was eventually stationed in Indian springs, NV for 4 years.
After retiring from the Air Force, Bobby and his wife and children remained in Nevada where he worked as an Operating Engineer at the Nevada Test Site. Bobby loved spending his time hunting, fishing, and with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bobby had a smile that would light up the room and made friends everywhere he went.
Bobby is survived by 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and his dear friend Karen Mills.
As children,
we can’t comprehend
Or fully realize
the meaning of our
Parent’s love,
how tender and how wise,
the patience and forgiveness
that are Part of every day,
the unexpected “little things” they do in their own way.
Years go by before
We can look back on life
and see through older eyes
and wiser hearts their love
and loyalty, and yet it’s these
and other special things
We’ll hold so dear,
for memories of their steadfast love will keep them ever near. May our memories
Of our mother’s love bring you comfort and peace of heart,
Now and through the days ahead.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the HOWELL family.
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