Richard Buckley Powell
Graveside service for Richard Buckley Powell were held April 26, 2021, at Roberts Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Powell, 68, of Jayess, passed from this life April 25 at his residence. Riverwood Family handled arrangements.
He was born Feb. 28, 1953, to Charles Ray Powell Sr. and Bennie Lee Alexander Powell. He was a drilling supervisor in the oilfield industry. Mr. Powell was a member of Monticello Methodist Protestant Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Mary Ruth Garrett Powell; sons, Slade Powell (Barbie), Tate Powell (Lindsey), Cole Powell (Brittany); daughter, Krisha Felder (Al); brothers, Charlie Powell (Wanda), Wayne Powell (Genie); sisters, Pat Gummoe (Will), Marsha Everett (Al), Donna Small (Mike), Renee Pepper (Tim); and 18 grandchildren, Alden, Emma, Troy, Elyse, Elina, Ella, Ethan, Evan, Preston, Brantly, Ava Tate, Presley, Isley, and Grae Powell; Rose, Anne Louise, Quin, and Juliana Felder. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly.