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Larry Melvin Howell
Larry Melvin Howell
Cedar Rapids
Larry Melvin Howell, 76, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on June 10, 2022. He was born in Clarion, Iowa, on June 7, 1947. Larry graduated from Clarion High School in 1964. After high school, he completed training in auto mechanics. He worked for several manufacturing companies including Goss in Cedar Rapids. Larry served in the Army National Guard of Iowa from 1965 to 1971. He enjoyed hunting, target shooting, fishing, gardening, cars and speaking his mind.
He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Howell; and his mother, Josephine Howell.
He is survived by his brother, Daryl Howell; and sister in-law, Gaye Wiekierak.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at Union Station Bar and Grill in Cedar Rapids.
Please share your support and memories with Larry’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
Memorials should be made to your favorite charities.
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