Dick was born, December 24, 1937, in Joaquin, Texas, to Cyril A. and Mamie Louise Bridges Powell and passed away August 17, 2016 in Longview, Texas.
Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He loved to farm and always had a garden, he loved to fish, and sing. Dick never met a stranger, if he did he would cut up with them and win them over in a matter of minutes.
He loved to visit with anyone. He retired as a machinist.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Pat Powell, Fred Powell, Eugene Powell, and a sister, Joann Irish.
Dick leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Barbara T. Powell, son, Michael Powell, sisters, Geneva Falconer and Ruth Hogan, step-daughter, Cindy Songer and husband Russell Dale, step-sons, Alton Bryant and Foster Bryant, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm before the service.
