Rodney Eugene Howell

February 24, 2020

Rodney Eugene Howell was born January 23, 1967. He was a native of Molino, FL. He passed away on February 22, 2020. He was a Christian and grew up in the Assembly of God Church. Rodney was a man that would help anyone any way he could. Whether that be on the racetrack or in everyday life. He loved Andrea as well as his family more than anything in the world. He was an avid dirt track racer since 1986 and was known as the “Triple Nickle”. He mainly raced at Florida and Alabama Tracks. His favorite places to be were either in his yard or in his racecar shop working. He would always have a project going on. He worked as a welder/fabricator. His love for racing built many long lasting relationships with people whom he considered family. He will be remembered as a “True Racer” and a dirt track legend by the racing community. He took his last checkered flag crossing the finish line into heaven on February 22, 2020. May his memory be eternal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Earline Howell and grandparents, Annie and Buck Godwin, Farrell Howell and Narvie Lee and Agnes White.

He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Andrea Howell of Molino, FL; three sons, Joshua Lee (Danielle) Howell of Milton, FL, David Thompson of Pensacola, FL and Daniel Thompson of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Robin Howell (Rico) Padilla of McDavid, FL; one grandson, Jackson Lee Howell and two nephews, Hunter Cofield of McDavid, FL and Levi Cofield of McDavid, FL.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Gay officiating.

Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Haugen, Jeffrey Glenn, Chris Williams, Mike Neese, Hunter Cofield, Levi Cofield, Gregory Thames and Jimbo Horan.

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5 Responses to “Rodney Eugene Howell”

  1. Marty M. on March 6th, 2020 1:04 pm

    Sorry to hear about Rodney. I haven’t seen him since around high school days. He was a funny guy and good with people.

  2. Irene Daughtery on February 29th, 2020 12:53 pm

    Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

  3. Paul Merchant on February 26th, 2020 10:43 am

    I raced Rodney many times I will deeply miss him I consider him a friend and may the checkered flag wave for him and Heaven race on brother from Paul car 100

  4. Retha milstead on February 26th, 2020 9:24 am

    Rest in peace rodney.i was your neighbor for a long time an never seen you standing still.always in your yard working on race cars an cleaning your yard.if I didnt hear your engines racing up I knew something was wrong.youre with your mom an dad now an I know they happy.happy days in heaven for you.

  5. Molino resident on February 25th, 2020 6:46 am

    Fly High !! You will be missed by all !! Rest Easy ! Prayers for family and friends

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