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Rodney Howell Obituary

Preceded in death by his parents, Nile G Howell & Martha B Howell, brother & sister in law, Anthony Howell & Linda Howell, nephew Daniel Howell and brother in law James G Best. He leaves behind his devoted sister & niece, Pamela H Best and Michelle B Spencer (Dean), nephew Chris Howell (Teresa) with many grand nephews, niece, cousins and friends. He graduated from Messick High School in 1976. He worked in construction almost all his life. He was a care-giver to his mother for many years and took care of his family. He enjoyed dirt bikes, coin collecting, fishing and landscaping. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Rodney Kevin Howell, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Freda Hope Smith

August 16, 2025

Hi Kevin, you were always our favorite cousin. We had lots of laughs and fun when you came to our home with uncle Nyle. Your friend Mary and Searcy moved to Guys, TN. They had kids and later divorced. She went back to Memphis and I saw him in Murfreesboro one Saturday on a hunting trip. That sounds like light years ago. I will always cherish the opportunity that April and I had to see you and Aunt Martha last year.
You were smiling as always. That's how I will remember you!
Love you Dear cousin.

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Forest Hill Funeral Home - East

2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133

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20

Interment

11:30 a.m.

Forest Hill Cemetery South

2545 East Holms Road, Memphis, TN 38118

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