Ronald Howell, age 76, of Lucedale died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Providence Hospital of Mobile, AL. Mr. Howell was born December 12, 1941 in Lucedale, MS. He is the son of the late Chester and the late Jessie (Ranager) Howell. He married Mary Helen Parker on February 29, 1964. He was predeceased by his wife on December 6, 2017. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilders as a Rigger. Mr. Howell was a member of New Antioch Full Gospel Church.

He is survived by two daughters: Angela (Eric) Jenkins and Jennifer Howell, and one son: Chester (Rose) Howell; two sisters: Kay Merritt and Reba (Gary) Uzel, son-in-law, Frankie Tee; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his wife, Mary Helen Howell, daughter, Ronda Tee, Son, Ronald Jeremy Howell, brother, Ralph Howell, and sister, Lucy Cowart.

The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main St., Lucedale, MS with Rev. Metro Howell officiating. Burial will be in Hilltop Cemetery, Lucedale.

Calling hours will be Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Sigler Funeral Home, 4248 Main St., Lucedale, MS.

Sigler Funeral Home, 601-947-3112, www.siglerfuneral.com, 4248 Main Street, Lucedale, MS, is in charge of arrangements.