Russell Eugene Howell's Obituary
Russell Eugene Howell,93, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 9:54 P.M. on Saturday (08-05-2023) in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Russell was born on August 3, 1930, in Decatur, IL, the son of George Howell and Daisy Mae (Woodrum) Howell. He married Emma Jean Mattingly on September 18, 1949, in Decatur, IL. Emma survives him after almost 74 years of marriage.
Russell was a member of the Second Church of God. He worked at Caterpillar for 42 years. Russell was the American Legion Baseball Manager for 30 years plus. He also served with the Macon County Honor Guard for several years. He loved his family very much.
Russell is survived by his wife Emma Howell of Decatur, IL; children: Sheryl Lynn Brenneman of Decatur, IL, Sharon Sue Hamilos and husband Dan of Medfield, MA; Julie Christine Powell of Des Peres, MO; John Russell Howell and wife Beth of Lemont, IL; and Kelly Eugene Howell and wife De Ette of Shrewsbury, MO; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Cindy Lavonna, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday (08-11-2023) at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home with visitation from 9:00 A.M. until service time. The burial will be immediately following the service at Harristown Cemetery Harristown, IL. Military Rites will be conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Second Church of God or Macon County Honor Guard.
Condolences may be left at www.moranandgoebel.com
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