Roger Boyd Howell

Roger Howell, age 82, was born in Wooster, Ohio, 1939, to Chesley and Doris (Benson) Howell, Roger grew up in Hartwell/Cincinnati. In 1958, he graduated from Woodward High School and in 1962 from Miami University At both, he was always involved in choral singing, playing piano, and youth group. At Westminster House and in an English class, he met Hattie Kate Agenbroad. He and Hattie Kate were married and became a Miami Merger in August, 1962.

During their nearly 60 years, they raised Marcia and David, camped often in the USA. He worked for Social Security Administration as Branch Manager nearly 30 years before retiring at age 55. Since then, he planned their travels all over USA and Canada. Using his skills developed at SSA, he generously shared his time and talents with non-profits that included Toledo Campus Ministries, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Westgate Neighbors, Choral Society and Country Squire association. Hardworking, musical, fair, witty, kind and loyal. A real keeper!

Loved and missed by many, Roger is survived by his wife, Hattie Kate; sister, Lois Ballinger (Jim); daughter, Marcia Howell; son, Dave Howell (Sharon); grandsons, Duncan and Wiley Howell, and Chase Richardson; granddaughters, Katie Hisel (Joe), Lauren Rom, Emily Rom, and Madi Richardson; great granddaughters Audrey, Amelia and Berlin.  By family, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, he will be cherished for remembering birthdays with cartoon clippings included in card. Pretty much a humble and quiet man, whose words were worth hearing.

A memorial service will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., Saturday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to Christ Pres. mission or music fund at the above address.  Reception and visitation follow at the church. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com