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Robert Howell Obituary

CDR. Robert L. Howell, USN Ret. CHARLESTON - CDR. Robert L. Howell, US Navy, Ret. died March 19, 2012. CDR. Howell was born in Minden, LA. on April 23, 1936. He lived in Charleston, SC for the past 38 years and served in the US Navy for 28 years. Following his military service, CDR Howell was employed at the Citadel for 17 years. He was also a member of the Elk's Lodge of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Ada M. Howell; a daughter, Alicia H. Moss and her husband, Dean T. Moss; a son, Rodney L. Howell, and his loving dogs Olivia and Otis. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The relatives and friends of CDR. and Mrs. Robert L. Howell are invited to attend his Funeral Service with military honors at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary St., Beaufort, SC 29902. No flowers, please. Memorial donations can be made to Respite Care of Charleston, 405 King St., Charleston, SC 29403, or Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412 (pethelpers.org). His Guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2012.

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Roy Baggett

January 7, 2024

Godspeed.

Roy Baggett

March 22, 2023

Godspeed.

Butch and Ginny Marshall

March 25, 2012

Ada and Family

Butch and I want to say how much we loved Bob. He was a joy to be around and we truly enjoyed all the years of bowling on the same league. Bob will be missed and know that he is now at peace and looking upon all of us.

March 22, 2012

My Heart goes out to you. We will miss Bob.
He was a great man and good friend.

Howard & Donna Beeber

The Bentley's

March 22, 2012

What a beautiful man, Mr. Bob was the one of the nicest people I've had pleasure of meeting. My heart goes out to the entire Howell family. He will be missed dearly.

Much Love!

Dustin Foxworth

March 22, 2012

My heart goes out to all the family and friends. Remember the good times and know that he is at peace now.

March 21, 2012

Loved Bob Howell, great man, great American and will be sadly missed by the Such Family.

March 21, 2012

Enjoyed working with CDR. Howell. Deepest Condolences to your family..
Michelle Hatfield- The Citadel

March 21, 2012

To Ada and the Howell family, Ada you have The Middleton's family deepest condolence. You and Bob where true friend's of Marion and I, that navy hat Bob gave Maion ment so much to him. Rest in peace Bob, you served your country and your family proud.

Ruth Middleton, Adams Run, S.C

Molly Mulvey

March 21, 2012

Ada,
My heart goes out to you! I'm going to miss "Mr. Roper". Thank you for sharing him during our Bowling Leagues and Dinners at the Mexican Restaurants!

Barbie Perkins-Cooper

March 21, 2012

My heart goes out to all of the family and friends who had the pleasure to know Robert "Bob" Howell. He was always a delight to be around...full of life and spirit. He always had kind words to say, sharing stories of his career in the US Navy. Thursday night dinners became a tradition with our close-knit friendship and we will miss Bob's presence. To the family, I wish you strength. Remember the good times shared, knowing your friends are there for you. Rest in peace, Bob. We will miss you.

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