Howell Love, 77, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on February 4, 1941 in Nortonville, KY to the late Louise Love and William Howell Love. He was formerly a Kentucky State Mine Inspector.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Love.

Survivors include his daughter, Kelly Love of Dalton, KY; step-son, Duane Childers of Madisonville; sister, Diana Cisney of Kentucky; and his companion, Chin Cha Williams of Clarksville, TN.

A visitation will be held from Noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville. A private burial will be held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.