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Robert HOWELL Obituary

Robert Curtis Howell, 83, of Blue Ridge, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012. He was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rosie Howell; one brother; and three sisters. Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Mary Howell; two daughters and two sons, Rosemary (Paul Pogorzelski) Donaldson, Curtis (Wanda) Howell, Dorothy (Ronnie) Whorley, and Robert (Lynda) Howell; 12 grandchildren, Amy, Tonya, Virginia, Shannon, Tammy, Jeremiah, Cheyenne, Cherokee, Crystal, April, Stephanie, and LaCresha; one sister, Tossie (Randy) Carrell; one brother, Ramon (Gladys) Howell; 13 great- grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ramond "Tool" Tyler and Courtney Buckland.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Oakey's East Chapel with the Pastor Jerry Naff officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 17, 2012.

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Jessica Leigh Nute (Stevens)

July 23, 2012

I'm sorry that you all lost a sweet person in your lives. He was loved dearly, and will be missed, but remember that his legacy will live on through his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Everyone is in my prayers daily.

Debbie Tuck

July 18, 2012

Dear Cheyenne, Jeremiah, Cherokee, Tammy, & all the family, I am saying special prayers for all of you, ongoing, for the grief of losing your grandfather. Cherish your memories of him - they will be priceless treasures. May God covet you all with His love and blanket of comfort & peace. Love & prayers to all the family

Lisa Overstreet

July 18, 2012

My heart goes out to the entire family! You are in my thoughts and prayers!! We will always remember the good times!!! You will be missed by all of us Papa

Ashley Tinsley

July 18, 2012

Stephanie,
I'm so deeply sorry for the loss of your Papa. You & your family are in my thoughts & Prayers. May God Bless & Comfort all of you in this hard and sad time.


God's Garden

God looked around His garden
And He found an empty place
He then looked down upon the earth
And saw your precious face

He put His arms around you
And lifted you to rest;
God' s Garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew you' d never ever
Get well on earth again.

So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered " Peace be thine "
Then He took you up to Heaven
With Hands so gentle and kind.

It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God welcomed you home.

josh harrison

July 18, 2012

i will miss you dearly you was a very kind and sweet man and it seemed like nothing in this world could get you down i will miss our talks when i come up there and i will never forget the person you was a sweet and caring you will be remember for ever and my prayers goes out to all the family

Angela Davis

July 17, 2012

For the Family, I'm so sorry your loss. If there is anything I can do let me know. He was a good man, Crystal and I always had a good time with him. He will be missed

Lee Johnson

July 17, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

tonya jenkins

July 17, 2012

I love you granddaddy, so much! you will be missed always, but i will never forget you.

July 17, 2012

Our thoughts and love and prayers are with you.God bless eac one of you.

Jennifer Powell

July 17, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss the family is in my thoughts and prayers may god bless each and everyone of you

Made from the heart from your Grand~Daughter...Tammy aka Button Nose.

Tammy Hayes

July 17, 2012

May our hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate & honor Grandpa Howell. May our minds forever play with his wonderful stories as we live & go on without him here on Earth.

Robin Cawley and 'Doc" Cawley

July 17, 2012

Tossie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stephanie Howell

July 17, 2012

Love you papa

July 17, 2012

My heart goes out to the entire family. I pray that God will wrap his arms around each one of you at this time and surround you with his love. God Bless each one of you. David & Darlene

thomas donaldson

July 17, 2012

Had some great times with Robert. from hunting with him and many games of rook. He will be missed but remembered

July 17, 2012

My heart goes out to the entire family. I pray that God will wrap his arms around each one of you at this time and surround you with his love. God Bless each one of you.

Amy Dover

July 17, 2012

Going to miss you, love you grandaddy.

Kelly McCoy

July 17, 2012

Stephanie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Grandpa. It's a hard time - but you should take comfort in all the great memories that you shared with him through the years. You were a fantastic Granddaughter and caregiver for so long. We love you.
Aunt Kelly and Uncle Algie

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