Howard Gene Luallen entered his eternal rest on August 1, 2023 at the age of 76 with his loving family all around him.  He was born on May 23, 1947 in Cabool, MO the son of Loren and Oma (Freeman) Luallen.

Howard was united in marriage to Linda Sanders on September 20, 1965 and to this union three children were born, Ryan, Lisa and Kimberly.

Howard loved farming, his grandchildren and growing an awesome garden!  He loved hunting and teaching his granddaughters how to hunt and cook.  He was a loving husband, father and Papa.  He was a lifelong member of the Mt. Ararat Church.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Kimberly.  He is survived by his loving wife, Linda of the family home; his son, Ryan and wife, Jennifer of Seymour, MO; his daughter, Lisa Mitchell and husband, Donald of Tecumseh, MO; three granddaughters, Samantha, Dana and Anna; two great granddaughters, Tenleigh and Teagyn; two great grandsons, Augustas and Dawson; a brother, Charles; four sisters, Carol Harris, Ethel Elliott, Edna Scowden and Nina Gross; as well as several other relatives and numerous friends.  He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.