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Robert L. G. Howell

September 15, 1925 — January 29, 2011

Robert L. G. Howell

ROBERT L. G. HOWELL, age 85, of Lewisburg, OH, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Heartland of Eaton in Eaton, OH. Robert was born on September 15, 1925 in Lewisburg, Ohio, son of the late Loren Goldsmith & Gladys Mae (Wilhelm) Howell. He graduated in 1943 from Lewisburg Union High School.

Robert Proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seaman Second Class from 1943 to 1946. After the war and while in the Navy, Robert attended Mississippi Valley College in Marshal, MS and Miami University in Oxford, OH where he received his degree. He was a Preble County Farmer for many years. Robert was a Prototype Engineer for Gerdes Products in Brookville, OH and an Aircraft Mechanic at Brookville Airpark for many years. Robert enjoyed boating, skiing, and flying especially with his family.

Preceded by his wife, Judith A. (Reck) Howell in 1999; brother, Charles Kermit Howell in 1964; sister-in-law, Jeannie Turner.

Survived by his daughters & sons-in-law, Sandy G. & V. L. French of Latham, OH, Marcia & Keith Wilson of Lewisburg, OH and Allison M. & Daniel Owen of Lewisburg, Ohio; son, Loren G. Howell of Lewisburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Valena, Elissa, Jamie, Courtney, Alicia, Elizabeth, Bobby, Sara, and Robert Loren; great grandchildren, Cody, Coleton, Kloe, Brandon, Anna, Moriah, Noah, Ebin, and Kopper; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2011 at Barnes Funeral Home, 411 North Commerce Street, Lewisburg, OH with Rev. Brent Cavendish officiating. Interment with be in Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg, OH with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ones' Favorite Charity. Online condolences via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Friday, February 4, 2011

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Barnes Funeral Home - Lewisburg

411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, OH 45338

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Cemetery

Friday, February 4, 2011

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Barnes Funeral Home - Lewisburg

411 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg, OH 45338

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