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Robert Howard

April 29, 1926 — September 30, 2013

Mathews, Virginia

Robert "Bob" C. Howard 87, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2013. Bob was born on April 29, 1926 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. He had been a resident of Mathews County for over 47 years.

Bob retired from the U.S. Navy after proudly serving his country for 22 years. He served in World War II and the Korean War. After moving to Mathews, he worked for the County of Mathews in Maintenance and he also worked for Ocean Products Research. Bob had a great sense of humor and a very kind heart. He filled his days doing for his family, friends and those in need. He enjoyed working in his flower gardens and keeping his yard beautiful. He loved sharing his lovely flowers with others.

He is survived by his wife Charlotte Howard, two daughters Paula Hubbard (Greg) of Florida and Donna Tomlin of Idaho along with two sons Raymond Howard (Laurel) and Robert C. Howard, Jr. both of Oregon. He is also survived by two step-daughters Nelda Gibbs (Stuart) and Beverly Cavazos (Ben), eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a very special friend, Andy Hurst.

Bob enjoyed the years he spent volunteering for Meals on Wheels. It was his request that memorial donations be made to the Mathews County Meals on Wheels Program, c/o Nelda Gibbs, P.O. Box 369, Mathews, VA 23109.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 6th at 1:30 p.m. with a memorial service following in the Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 p.m.
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