Benjamin Franklin Powell Jr.

Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jeanne M Powell, daughter, Linda C. Powell, son, Michael Powell, his wife Cheryl, two grandsons, Derek and Justin whom he loved and enjoyed, sister, Rachel Bailey of Roanoke, VA, and his two constant pals, Shadow and Lakota.

Mr. Powell spent 40 years of his life residing in Albany, NY raising his family and where he retired from AT&T after 37 years of service. He was involved with the National Little League and was an active member in the 8th Air Force Historical Society of Central New York Chapter and the 95th Bomb Group Society in Pooler, GA.

He moved to Louisville, KY with his wife and daughter 5 and 1\2 years ago where he watched his grandsons grow and enjoyed attending all their sporting events. He also enjoyed traveling, the beach, attending community events in both Albany and Louisville and spending time with his family.

He proudly served his country as a Master Sergeant in the US Army Air Corp where he flew 35 missions as a top turret gunner on B-17’s over Germany and as a Staff Sergeant in the US Marine Corp where he served in Korea. He received several commendations with both branches of the military including the Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters.

Private memorial services will be held at the Middletown United Methodist Church in Middletown, KY. Internment will be at Arlington Nation Cemetery, Arlington, VA.

Because Mr. and Mrs. Powell support several animal protection agencies they ask that donations be made to the Hudson-Mohawk Hume Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Albany, NY 12204, or to the Kentucky Humane Society, 241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, KY 40214.

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Arrangements have been entrusted to Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206