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A Celebration of Life for Ronald James Howell will be held on July 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Ricks-Bowers Funeral Home in Jewett.

Ronald James Howell left this world, Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was covered in prayer by the love and support of family and friends.

He was also known by Ron, Ronnie, Daddy, Papa & Pa.

Ronald was born May 23, 1947 at U.S. Naval Hospital in Chelsea, Massachusetts. His family moved to Conroe, Texas when he was younger, and he graduated from Conroe High School in 1965. After graduation, he enlisted in the United State Air Force. He worked for Gulf States Utilities, which became Entergy, first as a utility lineman, one of the most dangerous occupations in the power transmission industry. His devotion to the skills and safety required for the safety of its linemen and awarded him as a supervisor. He retired after 40 years of service. He married the love of his life, Kathie, on September 24, 1986.

He used his life to live and witness for the Lord Jesus. He witnessed through his life and interests, shooting, Hobby Stock Car Racing, Arm Wrestling, motorcycles, fishing, Bible studies, leading Overcomers, handing out tracts - including "Million Dollar" tracts, memorizing scripture and encouraging others to, helping those in need whenever he could, from food to rides, and much more. He represented what it meant to be the hands and feet of God. To be a doer of the Word.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Joyce Howell, brother, Roy Howell Jr. and brother William ( Billy ) Howell. He is survived by his wife, Kathie Blanchard Howell. His 4 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including daughter, Robin Shy, and her daugher, Cierra and husband, Jacob Tallerine, their daughter Emma, and her son, Nevets Jennewein; daughter, Amy and husband, Charles Loggins, and her daughter Kayla and husband Jacob Chrisner, children, Riley, Ben and Michael, and their son, Brandon Loggins and wife Sierra, and children, Layla and Brantley; daughter, Dawn Terrell, and her sons Ethan Terrell, and Seth Jones; daughter, Wendy and husband, Eddie Duke Sr., and their sons Daniel Berger, Eddie Duke Jr, and family, Errik Duke and family, Stephen Duke and wife Tori, and Christian Duke. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Libby, Penny Howell, and Susan Howell and John, Sister-in-Law, Terry Weisinger Howell, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Jewett - Benevolence Fund - 509 W. Division St., Jewett, TX 75846.

Milton Smith remembers Ronnie Howell:
When I remember Ronnie Howell I think back to Reader's Digest's "The Most Unforgettable Character I Ever Met." I first met Ronnie in 1979. He was a foreman in GSU's Conroe Line Department. He was rough looking, big, REALLY big, with red hair. His fingers were almost as large as my wrist. He spoke the language of a sailor.
Then two events changed everything! First he had surgery to stop him growing--like I said he was big.
Second and most important: he got saved when he met Jesus.
2nd Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new. This Bible verse is a perfect description of Ronnie.
Ronnie became a constant witness for Christ Jesus. He regularly went into jails, prisons, etc. He offered to arm wrestle anyone as he told about what Jesus had done for him. Inmates listened to this big, strong, rough looking man. Years ago one of his companions announced that Ronnie would pay $20 to anyone who could beat him at arm wrestling. Many tried but Ronnie never lost a penny. But they heard about Jesus.
Ronnie Howell was the most unforgettable character I ever met. He was a fine Christian gentleman who could arm wrestle and beat the devil!