Bobby V. Howard

Bobby V. Howard, 86, of California, Mo., passed away on Satur-day, November 30, 2019 at the Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo.He was born on January 30, 1933 in Moniteau County, the son of Wilbur D. Howard and Laura M. (Wolfrum) Ho-ward, both of whom preceded him in death.Bobby was united in marriage on April 4, 1954to Barbara (Davis) Howard, who preceded him in death on April 14, 2006.He worked for Just-Rite Potato Chip factory for many years before going to work as a maintenance worker for California Manufacturing until retirement.Bobby was a member of the California United Church of Christ.Survivors include: one niece, Deb McDaniel of California, Mo.; one nephew, Steve McDaniel (Barb) of California, Mo.; the daughter he never had, Susan Kusgen of California, Mo.; one broth-er-in-law, Harley McDaniel; one great-nephew, Clint McDaniel; one great-niece, Kris McDaniel; and one great-great-niece, Ciarra McDaniel.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. all at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Cobb. Burial will be at Hickman Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to California U.C.C., c/o the funeral home.Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.