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Arthur “Howell” Andrews

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Arthur “Howell” Andrews

Birth
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
23 Mar 2022 (aged 75)
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA
Burial
Slaughter, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA Add to Map
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Arthur "Howell" Andrews age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 23, 2022 after a brief fight against cancer. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Howell was a graduate of Broadmoor High School where he was a member of the Tackle Corps of the football team. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern State University and his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Law. He served in the Marines as a reservist at Camp Pendleton, California, was placed on active duty as a Radio Operator, and earned a Rifle M-14 Expert Badge. An attorney for over 50 years, he clerked for District Judge Elvin Ponder and was a partner at Franklin Moore & Walsh before running a private practice for over thirty years. More recently, Howell was a Senior Associate Parish Attorney for the East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney's office. Career highlights include arguing Foremorst Insurance Company v. Pansy F. Richardson, 457 US 668 (1982), before the United States Supreme Court. He made numerous appearances before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Howell was an avid outdoorsman. He was a long-time member of Indian Bayou Hunting Club (Butte La Rose), enjoyed his many hunts in Missouri with friend Steve Seaton, fished the Atchafalaya, Barataria Bay, and many others. Howell had also worked as a boiler maker and commercial fisherman. He was an award winning beekeeper and a gifted chef. He was a dedicated LSU Baseball fan and season ticket holder, attending most games with his son, Forrest. Howell never met a stranger and was a great friend to many. Howell married Elaine McFarland on December 14, 1977 at Trinity Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry and its school board. He also attended services at The Journey Church. Howell was a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, The Louisiana Defense Council, and The City Club of Baton Rouge.
Arthur "Howell" Andrews age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 23, 2022 after a brief fight against cancer. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Howell was a graduate of Broadmoor High School where he was a member of the Tackle Corps of the football team. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Northwestern State University and his Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Law. He served in the Marines as a reservist at Camp Pendleton, California, was placed on active duty as a Radio Operator, and earned a Rifle M-14 Expert Badge. An attorney for over 50 years, he clerked for District Judge Elvin Ponder and was a partner at Franklin Moore & Walsh before running a private practice for over thirty years. More recently, Howell was a Senior Associate Parish Attorney for the East Baton Rouge Parish Attorney's office. Career highlights include arguing Foremorst Insurance Company v. Pansy F. Richardson, 457 US 668 (1982), before the United States Supreme Court. He made numerous appearances before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Howell was an avid outdoorsman. He was a long-time member of Indian Bayou Hunting Club (Butte La Rose), enjoyed his many hunts in Missouri with friend Steve Seaton, fished the Atchafalaya, Barataria Bay, and many others. Howell had also worked as a boiler maker and commercial fisherman. He was an award winning beekeeper and a gifted chef. He was a dedicated LSU Baseball fan and season ticket holder, attending most games with his son, Forrest. Howell never met a stranger and was a great friend to many. Howell married Elaine McFarland on December 14, 1977 at Trinity Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry and its school board. He also attended services at The Journey Church. Howell was a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, The Louisiana Defense Council, and The City Club of Baton Rouge.


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  • Created by: Kerry K
  • Added: Mar 28, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238089352/arthur-andrews: accessed ), memorial page for Arthur “Howell” Andrews (6 Mar 1947–23 Mar 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 238089352, citing Redwood Baptist Church Cemetery, Slaughter, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, USA; Maintained by Kerry K (contributor 47430702).