William "Billy" Francis Powell "Bucket"

William “Billy” Francis Powell “Bucket”, 74 of Salisbury passed away May 5 after a lengthy illness at PRMC. Born in Pocomoke City he was the son of the late Francis and Mae Powell. Billy was a mechanic for 35 years at Car Care. He loved fishing, drag racing, tractor pulls, playing guitar for two local bands, and had a great love for country music. He was a past member of the Salisbury Moose Lodge where he enjoyed dancing with his wife Sharon. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather he loved spending time with his family and looked forward to seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Powell; daughter, April Powell and her companion, Darren Parker; stepson, Bryan Smullen and his wife Mary Lou; three grandchildren, Brittany, Arianna, and Shawn; three great-grandchildren, Raymond, Na’Mier, and Aubree; his faithful companion, his dog Bruce; sister, Deannie and Alice Lee; several nieces and nephews, and many good friends. He was preceded in death by brother, Lester and sister, Barbara. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11AM at Bounds Funeral Home on East Main Street in Salisbury where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Wicomico Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Billy C/O April Powell, 609 Truitt St. Salisbury, MD 21804. Visit www.boundsfunerahome.com to send letters of condolence.