Howell, Richard Douglas of Garland, born June 27, 1942, passed away December 29, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Julian Howell and Olive Marciel Craig Howell. Survived by wife, ReGenia Howell; daughter, Joan Sweza; granddaughter, Charlene Howell; great granddaughter, Kitley Taylor Newton; sister, Mary Joe Beebe. Graveside service will be 1:00PM Friday January 4, 2013, at New Hope Memorial Gardens, Sunnyvale, TX. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Leaves, 1230 W. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX. 75080 or charity of your choice.