David Lee Howell, 81, of Bluffton passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 1, 2026. David was born on April 1, 1945, in Marion to Howard and Imo (Kimes) Howell. On Oct. 30, 1965, David married Lorraine (Warner) Howell, she preceded him in death on April 4, 2026. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Imo (Kimes) Howell; and his brother, Robert “Bob” Howell. He is survived by his children, Mike (Joy) Howell and Tresa (Tom) Siegel; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren with two additional great-grandchildren on the way; his siblings, Charles (Mary) Howell and Janet Klefeker.