Robert L. Howell

Robert L. Howell, 70, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born February 16, 1937, Mr. Howell was the son of the late Arthur Lee Howell and Pauline Tucker Duncan; member of Buena Vista Baptist Church; and was a member of the 1954 Owensboro High School State Championship Football team. He was in the insurance business for 20 years retiring as owner of the Howell Insurance Agency in 1980 and then owned and operated Howell Contractors. He served on numerous boards, President, Owensboro Jaycees, Director and Charter member of the Owensboro-Daviess County Tourist Commission, Coach and assistant commissioner of the Owensboro-Daviess County Youth Football League, Director of the Regatta, Director of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Life Underwriters Association; and was active in Democratic Party activities.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Sublett Howell; children, Lea Ann (David) Collings of Sabina, OH, Melisa Kessinger of Temple Hill, KY, Bobby (Jackie) Howell of Owensboro, and Matthew (Julie) Howell of Mt, Juliet, TN; grandchildren, Carlos Howell, Benjamin Collings, Zach Howell, Nathan Collings, and Laney Howell; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Howell; sisters, Marchee Day of Owensboro, and Dr. Sheila Howell-Woods of Lexington.

Services are 1 P.M. Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-6 P.M. Saturday and after 12 noon Sunday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the OHS Football Program.

Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com.