Obituary of ROBERT EDWARD HOWELL

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Saturday, June 18, 1994

Robert Edward Howell, 73, of the 100 block of Kenyon Road, a retired mechanic, died June 16, 1994, in Obici Hospital. 
Mr. Howell was born in Holland, Va. He had retired from Planters in June 1987 after 42 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, the Men's Taylor Progressive Sunday School class and Bethlehem Ruritan Club with perfect attendance for 40 years. 
Survivors include his wife, Edna Moore Howell; two daughters, Jeannette H. Baker and Martha H. Wheeler, both of Suffolk; a sister, Margaret H. Johnson of Suffolk; two granddaughters, Jodie Baker and Kelly Wheeler and one grandson, Jason Baker, all of Suffolk. 
The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. E. Cecil Smith. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family in Hill Funeral Home from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday and other times at the residence. 
Memorial donations may be made to Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, Va. 23434. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: B2
Copyright (c) 1994 The Virginian-Pilot

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Robert Edward Howell, 73, of Suffolk, Virginia, born in Holland, Virginia, died 16 Jun 1994, leaving his wife, two daughters, grandchildren, and a sister.

Funeral services for Robert Edward Howell were held Monday 20 Jun 1994 at Bethlehem Christian Church, with burial in the church cemetery, officiated by Rev. E. Cecil Smith.

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ROBERT EDWARD HOWELL

Robert Edward Howell, 73, of the 100 block of Kenyon Road, a retired mechanic, died June 16, 1994, in Obici Hospital. 

Mr. Howell was born in Holland, Va. He had retired from Planters in June 1987 after 42 years. He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church, the Men's Taylor Progressive Sunday School class and Bethlehem Ruritan Club with perfect attendance for 40 years. 

Survivors include his wife, Edna Moore Howell; two daughters, Jeannette H. Baker and Martha H. Wheeler, both of Suffolk; a sister, Margaret H. Johnson of Suffolk; two granddaughters, Jodie Baker and Kelly Wheeler and one grandson, Jason Baker, all of Suffolk. 

The funeral will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Bethlehem Christian Church by the Rev. E. Cecil Smith. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may join the family in Hill Funeral Home from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday and other times at the residence. 

Memorial donations may be made to Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1515, Suffolk, Va. 23434. 

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| Name  | Value                          |
| Name  | Robert Edward Howell           |
| Age   | 73                             |
| Birth | 1920 (estimated); Holland, Va. |
| Death | 16 June 1994; Obici Hospital   |
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| Name                 | Relationship      | Residence    |
| Robert Edward Howell | Decedent          | Suffolk      |
| Edna Moore Howell    | Wife              | Suffolk      |
| Jeannette H. Baker   | Daughter          | Suffolk      |
| Martha H. Wheeler    | Daughter          | Suffolk      |
| Margaret H. Johnson  | Sister            | Suffolk      |
| Jodie Baker          | Granddaughter     | Suffolk      |
| Kelly Wheeler        | Granddaughter     | Suffolk      |
| Jason Baker          | Grandson          | Suffolk      |
| Rev. E. Cecil Smith  | Funeral officiant | [Not stated] |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 18 June 1994        |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | B                   |
| Page     | B2                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired mechanic  
• Employed by Planters for 42 years  
• Member of Bethlehem Christian Church  
• Member of Men's Taylor Progressive Sunday School class  
• Member of Bethlehem Ruritan Club with 40 years perfect attendance  
• Memorial donations to Nansemond-Suffolk Rescue Squad

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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