Howard Owen Grimmett

Howard Owen Grimmett departed this life early on Tuesday, January 31st with his wife and two sons by his side. Howard was the third child born to Pansy Kerr and Berry Grimmett on January 4, 1936. Brother to Isador Parsons (Leonard) and Lewis ‘Griff” Grimmett (Betty). Both siblings are now deceased. He graduated from Lincoln High School (Louisiana, MO). As a talented sports athlete, he was recruited to play football at Missouri University (Columbia, MO), however, the college was not integrated at the time, and so he and two other teammates attended Lincoln University (Jefferson City, MO) where he studied carpentry. After attending for a year, Howard joined the U.S. Army and served three years and received an honorable discharge after the completion of his service. Howard worked on the Grimmett hog farm with his dad and brother, and did custom farm work with other farmers in the area. In 1962, he married Ernestine Lucille Lawson, and to this union three sons were born Todd Owen (deceased), Howard Timothy (Nancy), and James Russell (Amanda). Howard sold the farm after their sons finished high school and began working for Cuivre River Electric (Troy, MO), as a Right of Way Inspector. He retired after 26 years. Howard was a kind and generous man, and would give the shoes off his feet if you needed them. He loved to cook and would always share his creations with half of Bowling Green. He was a fan favorite at every Ashley Community Center fish fry and was quick to lend a helping hand. He loved being with his family and would prepare a Thanksgiving feast for every visit. He leaves his wife, two sons, two daughter-in-laws, one daughter, four grand-daughters, one grand-son-in-law, one great grand-daughter, two sisters-in-law, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Howard chose to donate his body to science. A small memorial was held for the immediate family only. There will be no other memorial service following. If you would like to provide a gift in his honor, please direct your gift to Pike County Home Health & Hospice at 1 Healthcare Place Bowling Green, MO 63334, or to the Grimmett family at 1614 W Centennial Street Bowling Green, MO 63334

Howard Owen Grimmett

January 4, 1936 - January 31, 2023