1957 The Roar Carrollton High School Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas Senior Class

OBITUARY   Bobby Ray Powell, longtime resident of Collinsville, went to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at the age of 74. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in the sanctuary of the Claremore Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dave Mewbourne officiating. Private family committal rites were at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery, Owasso. He was born Feb. 27, 1938, in Dallas, to Elton Lee and Eula Mae (Smith) Powell. Bobby was raised and received his education in the Dallas area, graduating from Carrollton high school. On Jan. 10, 1970, he and Jacqueline Binns were united in marriage. They made their home in Texas until coming to Tulsa in 1975. They have made Collinsville home since 1977. Bobby was the owner of Powell’s Air-Conditioning & Heating, prior to retirement. He enjoyed carpentry and building projects, especially making things for the children and grandchildren, family being a priority in his life. His faith and love of God was the foundation for everything in his life. This aspect of his life was apparent to all who met and knew him. Survivors include: his wife, of the home; children, Jimmy Ray Powell, of Terrell, Texas, Wendy Winfrey and husband Shane, of Denton, Texas, Sheri Garcia and husband Dell, of Collinsville, and Robert Powell and wife Angela, of Claremore; grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, Jeremy, Mikey, Wenoah, Wyatt, Mayson, Joselyn, Meyghan, Jazmyne, Isaac and Isabella; a great grandchild on the way; and siblings Earline Guinn of Copeville, Texas, and Troy and Steve Powell, both of Farmersville, Texas. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Brenda, and two brothers, Altis and Wayne Powell. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio St., Ste. 304, Chicago, IL 60611 in Bobby’s memory. Arrangements and services have been entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

 

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• In Memoriam - Carrollton High School - Class of 1957

• Graceland Memorial Park, Rogers County, Oklahoma

• Find A Grave Memorial# 104347111