Robert L. Howell

CDR. Robert L. Howell, USN Ret. CHARLESTON - CDR. Robert L. Howell, US Navy, Ret. died March 19, 2012. CDR. Howell was born in Minden, LA. on April 23, 1936. He lived in Charleston, SC for the past 38 years and served in the US Navy for 28 years. Following his military service, CDR Howell was employed at the Citadel for 17 years. He was also a member of the Elk's Lodge of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Ada M. Howell; a daughter, Alicia H. Moss and her husband, Dean T. Moss; a son, Rodney L. Howell, and his loving dogs Olivia and Otis. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The relatives and friends of CDR. and Mrs. Robert L. Howell are invited to attend his Funeral Service with military honors at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC 29902. No flowers, please. Memorial donations can be made to Respite Care of Charleston, 405 King St., Charleston, SC 29403, or Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412 (pethelpers.org). His Guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths