Howard Lee Bell Sr., 77, of Springfield, MO, peacefully passed away to join the Lord in his home, Friday, May 5, 2017.

Throughout life, Howard enjoyed his family, tinkering around in his garage and spending time in Las Vegas with his wife, Patsy. Shortly after graduating high school and marrying his high school sweetheart, Patsy, Howard graduated from Barber school and successfully started and ran his own Barber shop for years.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend that will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy J. Bell; son, Howard Bell Jr.; and parents, Timothy and Mayme Bell.

Howard is survived by his daughter, Tonya Roehrich and husband Pat; son, Darrin Bell and wife Chrissie; and daughter-in-law, Kim Bell. He was a proud grandfather to Angie and Jason Ceron, Ashley Smith, Keshia and Joe Pickens, Kyle and Hannah Smith, Kameron and Austin King, Jake and Noah Bell, Brenna and Eli, Sawyer, Ollie, and Maddox.

A private celebration honoring his life was held by the immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807, or The ALS Association, Keith Worthington Chapter, 2209 Petrus Circle, Ozark, MO 65721.