The funeral service for Robert Lee Howard, age 86, will be at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, October 26, 2008, at the Anderson-Burris Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Don Tines officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, with arrangements by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

     Robert was born to Walter M. and Margaret E. (Rich) Howard on May 21, 1922, in Strong City, OK, and died Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in Enid.

     He grew up in Enid, and attended Enid Schools.  On July 19, 1941, he married Lois Holland, and they made their home in Enid.  He then served in the United States Navy during World War II.  Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Enid.  Robert worked for Champlin Refinery for forty-two years, retiring in 1983.  He was a charter member of West Willow Community Church and a member of V.F.W.

    Robert is survived by his wife Lois of the home; four sons, Jerry Howard and wife Ramona of Hackett, AR, Terry Howard of Edmond, Barry Howard and wife Susan of Weatherford, and Tim Howard of Hennessey; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchilden; and one great, great grandson.

     He was preceded in death by his brothers, Fred and Roy Howard; and sisters, Mamie Jackson, Dovie Biggs, Bernice Ellison and Gladys Howard.

     Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Oklahoma.  Condolences may be made online at www.andersonburris.com.