Grover C Howell (deceased)

  • Born in Worthington Springs, FL, 12-4-11
  • Grew up on a farm outside of Gainesville, FL
  • Graduated from the University of Florida, 1930's
  • After graduation managed a large celery farm in Belle Glade, FL
  • Later moved to Polk County, FL to teach agriculture
  • Taught ag for 30 years in Polk County, FL
  • Helped found the Polk County Youth Fair, 1947
  • Member of the Masonic Tuscan Lodge 6 F & AM
  • Member of Bartow Rotary Club
  • Attended the First Presbyterian Church of Bartow
  • Died March 31, 2006