Robert Nello Howard, age 92, Russellville, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Terrace Manor Nursing Home.
Mr. Howard was born November 07, 1923 in Franklin County to Robert T.L. & Lottie Bolton Howard. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Belgreen Church of Christ and was retired from Nichols Aluminum. He loved his children and his grandchildren, and they loved him. He was always ready to help anyone who needed help. He was loved by everyone who knew him, and will be missed by all.
The visitation will 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Spry Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Franklin Memory Gardens with Bro. Jackie Richardson officiating.
He was preceded in death by wife, Floreen Rikard Howard; son, Marty Howard; parents, Robert T.L. Howard and Lottie Bolton Howard; sisters, Marie Miller, Margaret Hester; brothers, Levon Howard, Ollis Howard, and Clovis Howard.
He leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Betty Vincent (husband, Ralph), Brenda King (husband, Donald); daughter-in-law, Lisa Howard Hovater; grandchildren, Chad Vincent, Chasity Vincent Parker, Amber King Willis, Nicholas Howard, Skylar King, Jada Howard Pennington; great-grandchildren, Nathan Vincent, Taylor Vincent, Caden Parker, Maddux Parker, Hudsen Parker, Case Howard, Lottie Pennington; brothers, Arnell Howard, Delon Howard, Thomas Howard; sister, Barbara Howard; and a host of nieces & nephews.
The pallbearers will be Nicholas Howard, Skylar King, Chad Vincent, Nathan Vincent, Aaron Pennington, and Lance Howard.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff of Terrace Manor Nursing Home, as well as to Dr. Kevin Kelly and his staff for the love and care of our family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family. To leave private condolences, please visit our website at www.sprymemorialchapel.com.
