Donald Lee Howell

Donald Lee "Donnie" Howell, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Western Kentucky Veteran's Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born September 14, 1940 in Cambridge City, IN, to the late Albert Howell and Alice Gough.

Donnie was a 23 year Army veteran and a member of Grapevine Baptist Church. After his military service, he worked at Cates Oldsmobile Cadillac for 23 years as well. He loved his Kentucky Wildcats basketball and found joy in following his grandkids in all of their sports.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Belle Howell; daughter, Debbie (Eric) Taylor of Manitou; son, Brian "BK" (Kelly) Howell of Madisonville; brother, Terry (Ruth) Dye of Richmond, IN; six grandchildren, Kristin (Luke) Duff, Jonathan (Shealin) Howell, Jordan (Tyler) Winstead, Dylan (Sarah) Buchanan, Laura (Bradley) West, and Grant (Rachael) Taylor; and six great grandchildren, Shelby Duff, Oakleigh Duff, Harrison Howell, Harper Howell, Ellie Winstead, and Evie Winstead, as well as two more on the way.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Partin officiating. Burial will follow at Grapevine Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grapevine Baptist Church Building Fund.