Extracted from The Ennis Journal (Ennis, TX)
Monday, October 5, 2009

Robert Glenn Howard Sr.

Robert Glenn Howard Sr. passed away on Sept. 14, 2009. He was born on June 28, 1928 in Bardwell to Grover and Bessie Howard. Robert was a member of Gilmer-Baldridge Church of Christ. Prior to joining Gilmer-Baldridge, he was a long-time member of Bardwell Church of Christ where he was a song leader for many years.

Survivors include his wife of almost 62 years, Bobbie M. (Goodman) Howard, daughter Ruby Ross and son-in-law Dave Ross, son Glenn Howard and daughter-in-law Renee, son Joe Howard, daughter LaDonna Howard, son-in-law Tim Coker, brother Eddie Howard, sister Clara Beth Freeman; 13 grandchildren, Trey, Cassidy, Crystal, Laura, Nikki, Eric, Jason, Jennifer, Jelaina, Jodi, Kay, Jeff and Brian; and 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.