Orval Howell (Jr), age 63, went to be with his Lord on July 2, 2019. He died peacefully at his home with his wife by his side.
Orval is survived by his wife, Dee Howell, two children – Michael Howell of Lawrence, KS and Kali Howell, also of Lawrence, KS; six grandchildren – Cohen and Elsie Howell of Lawrence, KS, and Matthew, Kaylin, Raya and Jaxon Beebe all also from Lawrence; one sister – Kathy Lehning of Haysville, KS and one brother, Bill Howell of Wichita, KS.
He was preceded in death by his mother Sharon DeGarmo, father Orval Howell, step-father CharlesDeGarmo, sisters Sharon Lee (Midge) DeGarmo and Debra Bacon, and brother Richard DeGarmo.
Orval was in construction and was instrumental in helping the town of Greensburg rebuild after the devastating tornado of 2007. He and his wife loved to travel and hike with their dog.
Services will be held Friday, July 5 at 10am at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 9am. Internment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery following the services.
We had the privilege of working with Orval in Greensburg and Eureka. If I’m not mistaken the new Boy Scout structure in Greensburg was the project that he was most proud of. He will be truly missed as a man that gave a lot of himself to the community.
You don’t know us but want you to know that we thought a lot of Orval. He was a big part of what Greensburg is today. We wouldn’t be what we are if he hadn’t been here. He was quite a guy. And a special one!! Know he will be missed. So sorry.
kali i am so sorry for your loss. you and your family is in my prayers
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Love this man with all my heart, Michael and kali keep your head up. Heaven has gained another angel. This man made a impact on my life. He was a hard worker accomplished he set his mind to. I wont forget the times when i was a kid he was always kind hearted and had open arms. He always invited me to tag along on events with his children, i hung out with Michael Howell as we were kids growing up. Man i cant believe how live has past in the years of growing up and im still continuing to grow. Tell my family and friends high for me orval especially my mom.