Donald Gene Howard

Donald Gene Howard, 82, passed away peacefully on May 01, 2023.  He was born May 06, 1940, to Emmitt and Pauline Howard.  He married Carolyn Lee Roberts on June 01, 1959.  They had two sons, Lyndon Scott and Garren Gene.

Donald Gene started his oil field career in the mid-1960’s in West Texas where he worked until retiring in 2008.  He was active in the church and faithful to mission work. He loved gospel music and hymns and singing in the choir.

Donald Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn and his oldest son, Lyndon.

Donald Gene’s survivors include his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Keith and Darlene Hendricks of Lubbock; youngest son and daughter-in-law, Garren and Teresa of Fulshear; grandson, Tyler and wife Tiffany Howard of Brenham, with their boys, the two great grandsons, Graham and Parker; grandson, U.S. Air Force Staff Sargent Scott and wife Gina Howard of Misawa, Japan;  grandson, Aaron and wife Jasmine Howard of Katy; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will celebrate Donald Gene’s life at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 6^th, 2023, at Park Drive Baptist Church, Levelland, Texas with Gill Ramirez officiating.  Graveside burial will follow at Levelland Municipal Cemetery.

Viewing will be held at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland, Texas on Friday, May 5^th from 5:00-7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for contributions to be made to Operation Christmas Child through Park Drive Baptist Church in Don and Carolyn Howard’s name.

Donald Gene will greatly be missed.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home, 505 Austin Street, Levelland TX 79336, (806) 897-1111.