Anthony Edward Howell, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born on Monday, August 24, 1936 in Plattville, WI to Florence Loretta Kopp and Joseph Peter Howell.

Tony and Delores Yearous were united in marriage on February 19, 1955 and to this union seven children were born. He retired from Yale-Gammon Inc. as a forklift mechanic. Tony's children and grandchildren were the loves of his life and enjoyed spending his free time with them.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, his parents, two sons Gregory P. Howell and Kenneth Howell, one son-in-law Bob Russell, one grandson Gregory Howell, seven sisters and three brothers.

Tony is survived by his three sons Jeff Howell (wife Jenny) of West Bend, WI, Bear Howell (wife Sue) of Newburg, WI and Charles Howell (wife Tracy) of Adams, NE, two daughters Lynn Russell of Tyler, TX and Paula McIntosh (husband Lee) of Marshfield, MO, his beloved dogs Barkley, Esme and Cha-Cha, three sisters Connie Eisle (husband Bill) of Livingston, WI, Betty Staskal (husband Steve) of Livingston, WI and Beverly Gobin (husband Randy) of Maqocketa, IA, one brother Bob Howell of Platteville, WI, 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family.

A memorial services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Nathanael Greene Memorial Park, 2400 S. Scenic Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. Memorial donations may be made in his name to C.A.R.E. or Rescue One. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com