Howard Robbins, Aurora, MO Obituary

Howard Robbins

Howard Robbins, 85, Aurora, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, in his home.  He was born Oct. 24, 1926, in Barry County to Leonard and Betty Garner Robbins.  He retired from Carnation Milk plant in Mt. Vernon and was a retired veteran of the United States Army.
     Survivors include his wife, Velma; one son, Jerald Robbins, Monett, MO; one daughter, Janie Cochran, Marionville, MO; one brother, Junior Robbins, California; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and Glen Robbins.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora.  Burial, with full military honors, will be in Summit Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, MO.
     Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.