John David Howell, age 81, of French Lick

John David Howell, age 81, of French Lick, Indiana, formerly of Shoals, Indiana entered into eternal rest on September 24 th , 2026 at Springs Valley Meadows. 

He was born in Shoals, Indiana on February 9th , 1945 to Edmund and Catherine (McBride) Howell. John married Beverly Gregory on August 27th , 1966 and she preceded him in death on January 2nd , 2020. 

He was also preceded in death by his Parents; Sister – Jeraldine Nelson; Brothers – Robert, Larry, and Kevin Howell; and Foster Son – Kirk Sanders. 

John proudly served his country in the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. 

He was self-employed as a general contractor. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. 

John is survived by: Daughter – Michelle Galloway (Brooks) Grandchildren – Ryan and Morgan Burkhardt Great-Grandchildren – Sawyer and Sidney Smoot, and Sutton Goodman. 

 Cremation was chosen and burial will be held at a later date at Spring Hill Cemetery, Shoals, Indiana. 

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, French Lick, Indiana. 47432. Condolences may be made on our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.