1944
2017
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Collier-Butler Chapel for James Robert "Bobby" Howell, age 72, of Gadsden, who passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. Rev. Robert Thornton, Rev. Albert Morgan, Rev. James O. Wallace, and special friend and Pastor Rev. John Richey will officiate. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.
Mr. Howell retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 39 years of service. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Although, Fairview Baptist Church was his home church and where he was saved and baptized. He served as a Deacon at both Northside Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church. His favorite song was by Fairview Baptist Church Choir "The King is Coming"
Mr. Howell was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lottie Howell; son, Jeffrey Scott Howell; brother, Thomas (Sue) Howell; father and mother-in-law, Rev. John Richey and Josephine; brother-in-law, Charles "Charlie" Richey; and sister-in-law, Lisa Hensley.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Glenda Richey Howell; precious daughter, Rachel Farley and son-in-law, Justin Farley; grandson, Logan (Allyssia) Howell; the love of his life his granddaughter, Alexandria Farley; great-grandchildren, Lillian Grace, Chloe Jane, and Alexander Scott Howell; sisters, Carol (Joe) Foster, and Amy Smith; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Jimmy) Daniel, John (Diane) Richey, Paula Richey, Judy (Johnny) Rogers, Jeanne Richey, Mark Richey, David (Judy) Richey, Michael Richey, Cheryl (Chris) Harris, and Tim Richey; numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Franklin Brewer, Duane Hopper, James Golden, Justin Farley, Johnny Rogers, and Jarrid Traylor.
Honorary pallbearers are Robert Barnes, Steve Minton, Joe Stone, T.R. Smith, and all employees who worked on the Goodyear truck side with Bobby.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Etowah Baptist Missions Center.
Special thanks to Etowah Pulmonary and Dr. Castillo and staff; Amedisys Home Health; Kristie Seals; nurses and staff of 7th and 8th floors at Gadsden Regional Medical Center; and MICU.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.
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January 19, 2017
Steve Richey
So many of my childhood memories have my Uncle Bobby in them. It is his laugh I remember, one that makes me smile even now. Laughter would always be a part of he and my dad, John, spending time listening to Jerry Clower, or heading out to the Catfish Cabin. It was always obvious to me that Bobby and my dad were brothers-in-law that were also the best of friends.
I thank God for the awesome example of Bobby Howell in my life, and look forward to seeing him again.
January 18, 2017
Wallace Chapman
Bobby and I worked together at the plant.
January 18, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. We can confidently look to the future when God, the Giver of life, will bury death forever. What a blessing it will be when we can rightly ask: Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting?1 Corinthians 15:55.
January 17, 2017
Sheree Mayes
In the short time I knew you, you and your lovely family made a lasting impression! I know you are flying high and breathing easy sweet man! May you Rest In Peace!
Sending prayers, hugs and love to your sweet wife and family!
January 17, 2017
Kristi Seales Amedisys home health
January 17, 2017
Kristi Seales
You were the sweetest man and always wanting to know how I was doing even though my focus was on you. In the short time I knew you , I quickly realized you were a Godly man and loved and worried about your wife more then your own sickness. I have no doubts you are flying high and watching over us all! May you breathe easy and be free of that nagging cough. Bless you sweet man . And Mrs Howell if you need me for anything you have my number
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