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Happy Howry

Case from Odessa, TX dated Apr 25, 1982

Victim Details

Name

Happy Howry

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Odessa

State

Date Of Death

1982-04-25

Age At Death

First Name

Happy

Last Name

Howry

Last Updated

07/08/2026

Case Description

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Happy Howry, a 66-year-old white male, was reported missing from his home in Odessa, Texas, on April 25, 1982. He was last seen after attending church that Sunday. Howry had been a longtime resident of Odessa since 1950 and worked as a salesman at J.C. Penney Co. He was known in the community and was a member of the Sunset Heights Church of Christ. His disappearance sparked concern among family and friends, and local authorities began investigating his whereabouts.

On May 6, 1982, Howry's ...

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Happy Howry

Case from Odessa, TX dated Apr 25, 1982

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