Robert Lenzell Howard

Robert Lenzell Howard was born August 14, 1936, in Gulf, Georgia, and was the only child of Andrew and Lillie Mae Howard. He was nurtured and raised in Hallandale, Florida, by her grandmother, Mandena Jackson. His parents and grandmother all preceded him in death. Robert was educated in the Broward County school system and graduated from Attucks High School in 1955. Robert married his high school sweetheart Beulah Rahming. They were married for 62 years before she preceded him in death. This union blessed them with four wonderful children: Debra Howard-Burton, Douglas Howard, Michael Howard, and Eric Howard. Robert enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 1, 1955. His specialty was Ground Radio Communications. He served faithfully for 23 years and received an Honorary Discharge as a Tech Sergeant and Ground Radio Equipment Supervisor. While in the Air Force he served at Iraklion Air Station, Crete; Johnson Air Base, Japan; Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi Mississippi; Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tuson Arizona; Bedford Air Force Station, Bedford, Virginia; Clark Air Base, Philippines; Karamursel Air Base, Turkey; Ching Chuan Kang Air Base, Taiwan, and Fort Meade Army Base, Fort Meade Maryland. Robert received the following commendations for his service: Air Forces Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, National Defense Service Medal, Air Forces Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, and the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Medal. Robert relocated back to his hometown and resided in Hollywood, Florida, after serving in the Air Force. He established a second profession with Florida Power and Light as an Instrument Control Specialist at Port Everglades Power Plant. He worked there for over 15 years, retiring in 1991. After retiring from two full-time jobs, Robert went to work part-time as a Procurement Clerk for the City of Hollywood. From 1994 to 2012, he enjoyed working with the various departments assisting them with their computers, office supplies and lending a listening ear and words of wisdom to his coworkers. Robert was an exceptional cook. He made his own signature barbeque sauce, fried rice, and he was well known for his ribs and famous "chitterlings". He loved music, especially jazz and old school R&B. Robert had a giving heart, always assisting family, strangers, and friends. To his in-laws, nieces, nephews, and classmates, he was affectionally called "Lenzell". To his coworkers he was known as "Bob". To some, he was called "Sgt". To his immediate family he was a father and grandfather. On Monday, June 26, Robert Lenzell Howard unexpectedly transitioned from this life to eternity. Robert leaves to cherish his unforgettable memories, four children: Debra Howard-Burton, Douglas Howard, Michael Howard (Tammie), and Eric Howard (Kim); Grandchildren: Ashley Kortz, Douglas Howard Jr, Christopher Howard, Chantal Hawel, Ashton Howard, Logan Howard, Anna Howard, and Timothy Burton Jr.; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law: Havert Tramel and Jonathan Carter; three sisters-in-law: Ervean Tramel, Linda Anderson and Beverly Anderson; one Godsister Marguerite Holmes; one Goddaughter: Sumiko Black; one daughter- in-love Beverly Sisk and a host of relatives and friends. Please leave the family a note of condolence, light a candle of remembrance, or order a floral remembrance piece. Be comforted by these words: Joshua 1:9 "Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Robert Lenzell Howard

August 14, 1936 - June 26, 2023