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Johnnie Lee Powell, a life-long Coalgate resident, was born on March 26, 1943, to Noel Elmer and Eva Bell (Karr) Powell, at his homeplace in Coalgate, OK. He passed away on January 9, 2024 at Coalgate at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 14 days. John attended school at Centrahoma and graduated from Coalgate High School. John later attended Delmar College. He served as a Texas State Trooper and worked for the Corpus Christi Police Department. He retired as manager of Ethan Allen Distribution Center in Atoka, OK. He continued to be a rancher throughout his retirement years. He served in the U.S. Army. John married Becky Eileen Scott on January 13, 1968, at Corpus Christi, Texas. They celebrated 49 years together before her passing on February 15, 2017. He was a faithful member of the Coalgate Methodist Church. John was a member of the Masonic Lodge #211. He and Becky began the church food bank many years ago. John's continued support and volunteering at the food bank has been a true blessing to many. He enjoyed the outdoors and ranching. John could be found each morning drinking coffee with his friends at the gas station. He cherished his family and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
SURVIVED BY
Children: Scott Powell and wife Kim of Sperry, OK
Mike Powell and wife Michelle of Coalgate, OK
Michelle Lampkin and husband Jimmy of Coalgate, OK
7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren
Brother-in-Law: Mike Scott
God Child: Courtney Hickman Atterberry
Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dearly loved friends
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY
Parents: Noel Elmer and Eva Bell (Karr) Powell
Wife: Becky Eileen Powell
Great Grandson: Colson Lee Powell
7 Brothers and Sisters
God Child: Collin Hickman
DATE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10:00 AM Saturday, January 13th, 2024 with a
FUNERAL SERVICE following at 2:00 PM at the Coalgate Methodist Church in Coalgate, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Pastor Lyle Shipley
INTERMENT: Nixon Cemetery
CASKETBEARERS: Hayden Reed, Cord Wostal, Cody Powell, Scotty McNutt, Ronnie Anderson, Aaron Blue, Josh Nelson, Milo Nelson, Greg Perry and Jeremiah Foreman
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Guy Strunk, Dan Clements, Billy Haworth, Doodle Delsigne, Earnie Dutton, Jim Clemens, Paul Armer, Jerry Battles, Don Battles, David Battles, Kathleen Fleck, Brenda Hickman, Pat Ferrero, Floyd Palmer, Perry Hefley and Bob Burns
FAMILY NIGHT FRIDAY 6-8PM
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Methodist Church Food Bank "God's Pantry" or the Blessing Box at the Methodist Church or the Nixon Community Cemetery
CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN’S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK
SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK