Robert C. Howell Jr., of Washington, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020. Born in Los Angeles, CA on November 9, 1924, Dad moved to Arizona at an early age with his parents Robert C. & Minerva Boyd Howell. He was a 1943 graduate of Tucson High School. After his wartime service he graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. A WWII vet, he proudly served his country in the Navy as a sonar operator on the USS Beryl in the Pacific Theater and later in the Air Force Reserve. He married his high school sweetheart Mary Jean OMara in Fond du lac, WI on August 12, 1950 and began a loving marriage spanning 58 years. She preceded him in death on January 18, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by sons, William E. (Debbie) Howell of Braidwood, Robert C. (Sharon) Howell III of Avon, IN; grandchildren, Sally (Doug) Seals, Michael (Elizabeth) Howell, Erik (Jenn) Howell and Lauren (Larry) Woodson; great-grandchildren, JW, Aubry, Chloe, Kylie, Kendyl, Cole, and soon to be great-grandson, Hudson, and his goddaughter, Joanna (Dan) Coogan. He retired after 35 years at Caterpillar Tractor. In addition to his love of family Dad enjoyed the outdoors, the beauty of AZ, and as a former Scoutmaster, liked to hike, camp and enjoy his favorite meal: tacos and beer at Mi Ricardos in Casa Grande, AZ. A private service will be arranged by Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington on Friday, April 10th. In lieu of flowers, you may honor our father by contributing to Casa de los Ninos of Tucson, AZ or St. Jude Childrens Hospital in Memphis, TN.