Ronald Lee Powell

Ronald Lee Powell, 88, of Homosassa. FL, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Vitas Healthcare in Lecanto, FL. A native of Little Falls, West Virginia, he was born April 26, 1938 to Wayne and Mary (Keener) Powell, one of five children. Ron served his country honorably and proudly in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1958 and was a retired Director of Public Works in Perryville, Maryland. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Homosassa since 2008, when he moved to Sugarmill Woods from Edgewood, Maryland. Mr. Powell was a proud and devoted member of both the West Citrus Elks Lodge #2693 of Homosassa and Sons of American Revolution, Withlacoochee Chapter and served on the Veterans Committees of both, as well as a faithful member of American Legion Post #155 in Crystal River. Ron loved his work as Mentor with Take Stock In Children and he also served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, as well as volunteering at his church on the weekly Monday morning work crew. He also loved fishing, hunting and taking cruises. Ron also enjoyed nature and relaxing by the water. He could often be found spending time with family and friends sitting on his lanai occasionally enjoying a cold beer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cora Mace and his first wife, Patricia Powell. Ron is survived by his loving wife Kathryn Louise Hughes-Powell, Homosassa, FL; son Ron Jr. (Judi), Aberdeen, MD and stepson Jamie (Sarah), Chicago, IL. Ron was “PapPap” to Sarra, Caitlin and Ron III, Aberdeen, MD; Alan W., Syracuse, NY; Ryan, Sweden and Craig, Colorado. Ron is also survived by his three sisters: Barb, Silverdale, WA; Carol, Smithfield, PA and Kim (Alan), Palm Bay, FL. A Celebration of Life with Military Honors will take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 11:00 A.M. at First United Methodist Church in Homosassa with Pastor Ernie Post officiating. Military Honors will be rendered promptly at 10:30 AM with the United States Air Force and American Legion Post #155 Honor Guard rendering the honors. Interment at Florida National Cemetery will follow at 2:00 P.M. Care entrusted to Macrini-Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, Florida.