Robert Scott Howell

Robert Scott Howell

Robert Howell Obituary

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Robert Scott Howell, 53, resident of Murfreesboro, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Alive Hospice- Murfreesboro.

A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery. 

Born January 12, 1971 in Columbia, TN, he was the son of Janice Childrey Steriotis and the late Edward Howell. Mr. Howell was a former security guard for Mersen.

In addition to his mother, he survived by his children, Jana Howell of Nashville, TN, Laura Howell of the Netherlands, and Alexander Howell of Dunlap, TN; maternal grandmother, Marjorie Childrey of Murfreesboro, TN; brother, Ed Howell of Gallatin, TN; sisters, Michelle Howell of Bethpage, TN, and Maria (Keith) Pauldo of Murfreesboro; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home - Columbia

320 West 7th Street, Columbia, TN 38401

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