James Alton Powell, age 86, of Utica. Died Friday, April 20, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living in Utica. James was born August 13, 1931 in Ferndale to Harold & Esther (Lovaas) Powell. He married Barbara Jean December 17, 1977 in New Baltimore, she died March 4, 2015, James will be sadly missed by his children; Brenda Bishop, Jim (Sandy) Powell, Larry (Sharlene) Powell, Randy Powell, Mary (Raul) Martinez, Kathy (Vince) Jugowicz, Karen (Kevin) Dressig, 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren and siblings; Laureen (James) Kelly, Dorothy Woods. He was pre deceased by his parents, his 1st wife Linda Powell and siblings Robert & Carolyn.
James served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he worked at the GM Tech Center, retiring after more than 25yrs, He was a member of the Roseville VFW Neil-Reid Post. He enjoyed boating RV'ing and played the Organ and Accordion.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 23, 2018 11AM instate at 10:30 at St John Lutheran Church, 51161 Maria St, New Baltimore, MI 48047. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-8PM at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave, Roseville. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com