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2023

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Robert Howland Jr. Obituary

Robert Dale Howland Jr. 52, of Big Spring, died Monday, July 3, 2023 following a motorcycle accident in Big Spring. A memorial service with military honors will be held Spring Creek Fellowship, 1801 FM 700, Big Spring, Thursday, July 13, at 10 a.m.
Robert was born in Bryan, Feb. 15, 1971 to Robert D. Howland and Kay Easterling Howland. He graduated from Coahoma High School. He spent several years in the US Army serving in Desert Storm, Afghanistan and other areas throughout the Middle East, Europe and South America. He later worked for Blackwater. He was an avid motorcyclist and co-founded the Fidei Defensor Motorcycle Club which is made up of Blackwater veterans. He was the founder and president of KBA Mobile Heavy Equipment Repair and Welding of Big Spring.
Robert is survived by his wife, Kerri Howland; his parents, Robert and Kay Howland; his sister, Michelle Crenshaw (Shannon); sons, Cody Robey and Skippy Howland; daughter, Shawan Hjalmarson; granddaughter, Aubrey Groves; and nephew, Oden Yanez. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com The family request pictures and memories be shared.

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Published by Big Spring Herald from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2023.

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Lance Martin

July 23, 2023

Rest in peace brother.

Brian Austin

July 15, 2023

Rest in peace Brother till we ride again much love and respect

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