Robert R. Howell

Born September 30, 1949 in Alton, Missouri to Ray and Mary Ruth (Brewer) Howell, he married Jeannie M. Gonzales.

Surviving are one son, Ian Howell of Pekin; two grandchildren, Logen Howell and Amara Howell, both of Pekin and one brother, Garry Eugene (Susan) Howell of Brighton, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Ralph Howell.

Bob was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

He last worked for B & B Label, Inc. in Newport Beach, California as Production Manager, retiring in August of 1982.

Bob loved fishing and was fond of cats.

He was raised in the Penwood Pentecostal Church in Alton, Missouri.

Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Inurnment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Missouri at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637.

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