Friday, September 03, 2021

Obituaries - Rev. Robert Howell, Tammy McCluskey, John Doak, Cinthia Tapia

Cinthia Tapia, age 36, of Clewiston, passed away September 1, 2021 in Clewiston. She was born Jan. 30, 1985 in Hialeah, FL, to the late Jose Rodriguez and the late Yolanda Hernandez.

She graduated from Tallahassee Community College. She was a Loan Processor for First Bank.

She was a woman of very strong faith, that was willing to help anyone in need and found great happiness in helping them.

Survivors include her husband: Renaldy Tapia
sister: Dayamit Cabanas

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 438 E. Sugarland Hwy. Clewiston

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 6 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Clewiston, FL.

John Charles Doak age 31
born December 18,1989
passed away August 30, 2021

He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Damon R. Doak and Barbara J Stanton both Deceased.

He was raised in LaBelle, FL and Graduated High School at LaBelle, High

He has worked for Walmart for several years and he loved his job. He loved living in town, he loved movies, and most of all his family.

His memory will live on through all of us, for the love we all shared for him now bonds us all together.

He is survived by his devoted Grandmother Mary L Stanton and his Aunts. Susan Stanton and Cynthia Stanton of LaBelle, Florida who raised him to be the respectful man he was

He also leaves behind two sisters Joy Doak of Cocoa, FL and Jennifer Armington of Rock Creek Oh and 2 nephews, and 4 nieces.

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, Unheard, but always near. Still loved, Still missed, and very dear.

Service Times for September 24, 2021 are Pending and will be updated once available

Tammy Elaine McCluskey, age 50, of LaBelle, passed away August 29, 2021 in LaBelle.

She was born Mar. 19, 1971 in West Hollywood, FL, to the late Fred Cloyd and the late Elizabeth Louise (Hattaway) McCluskey.

She graduated from Edison College. She was a Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Florida.
She also worked as a Substitute Teacher for Hendry County Schools.
She taught sewing, quilting and arts & crafts at LaBelle 4-H, and volunteered 2 years at LaBelle Middle School for sewing and quilting. She also repaired sewing machines.

She always helped everyone and everybody loved her.

She was a 3 time cancer survivor.

She was preceeded in death by her brothers William Fred "Billy" and Donald Edward McCluskey

Survivors include one daughter: Sabrina McCluskey
one brother: Moses (Liz)
four sisters: Susan (Tommy) Deras, Darlene Caldwell, Beth (Charles) Lovett and Bonnie Dotson
grandson: Zachary Lee McCluskey

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle.

Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 6PM at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle, FL.

Missionary, Rev. Robert W. Howell, age 98, of Lehigh Acres, FL departed his earthly life for his heavenly home on Saturday, 8/28/2021 at Gulf Coast Hospital in Ft Myers, FL.

Robert Walton Howell was born May 17, 1923, in Utila Cays, Bay Islands, Honduras to the late Edward and Edith Howell. 

He served with the Merchant Marines during WW2. During his time on the ships, Robert surrendered to God’s call to return to Honduras as a missionary. He served there full-time for 64 years and continued preaching well into his retirement. He planted over fifteen churches along the northern coast of Honduras, served as a pastor in several of those churches, and loved the Honduran people dearly. 

In his spare time, he enjoyed building boats, singing, and reading his Bible. He was passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope of salvation. He lived a rich, full, and fascinating life. He loved to share stories about his childhood on the Islands, his adventures on the ships, and his experiences while following the Lord. He was charming, he loved to laugh, and he enjoyed life.

Robert was a beloved husband, devoted father, loving grandfather, and passionate pastor and teacher. His life impacted everyone who met him. He will be greatly missed.

Proceeded in death by his daughter Mary Jo Howell, 1st wife and mother of his children Dorothy Howell, 2nd wife Helen Howell, and Son Martin "Marty" Howell.

Survived by two sons and two daughters: Cheryl Howell (Widow of Martin Howell), Paul Howell (Lois), Robert "Bob" Howell (Sherry), Joy Howell (Patt), and Carol Howell-Sifert (Vic).

Twelve grandchildren: Amber (Howell) Vance, April Howell, Erik Howell, Katie Howell, Brianna Howell, Josh Howell, Aaron Howell, Christina (Howell) Vanaman, Julie (Howell) Vanaman, Tim Howell, Brittany (Howell) Crow, and Kristen Knowles.

Eighteen great-grandchildren: Jonathan Vance, Joey Vance, Javin Vance, Jackson Vance, Amberlyn Vance, Analiese Vance, Kaylyn (Howell) Mills, Dalton Howell, Caleb Howell, Andrew Howell, Noah Vanaman, Riley Vanaman, and Claire Vanaman, Matthew Vanaman, Natalie Vanaman, Reese Vanaman, Jude Vanaman, and Charlotte Crow.

One great-great-granddaughter: Hope Mills.

"His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:23

"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

There will be a brief graveside service for anyone who would like to attend at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Sugarland Hwy., Clewiston, FL on Friday, 9/03/2021 at 1:30 pm.

There will be no tent or chairs provided, so please bring your own umbrellas.

Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to be allocated to his ministry in Honduras through the Robert W. Howell Memorial Fund GoFundMe page
www.gofundme.com/f/robert-w-howell-memorial-fund
Help us to continue the work for Christ in Honduras with the people Robert Howell loved.

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