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Ronnie Dean Powers was born on January 22, 1965, in Tahlequah, OK, to Richard James Powers & Naomi Rose (England) Powers. He passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Tahlequah, OK, at the age of 61 years, 1 month, & 22 days. Ronnie grew up in the Stilwell, Tulsa, & Tahlequah areas, attending schools in Tahlequah & Tenkiller. He furthered his education by taking courses at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He spent most of his life in the Tahlequah & Oaks communities, where he built a life centered around family & hard work.
On August 1, 2005, Ronnie married the love of his life, Selena Michelle Watkins, in Siesta Key, FL. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, & unwavering support. Ronnie was a devoted husband & father, and he took great pride in caring for his family. His most treasured role in life was being a stay-at-home dad, a job he held close to his heart.
Throughout his working years, Ronnie held various positions, including working with Job Corps, food distribution, & in shipping & receiving for the Cherokee Nation. Most recently, he worked in shipping & receiving at Backyard Discovery in Siloam Springs, AR, where wooden swing sets are built for Sam’s Club.
Ronnie had a love for sports & was a dedicated fan of OU Sooners football & softball, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers. He enjoyed fishing & hunting & cherished time spent outdoors. One of his greatest joys was traveling with his wife, Selena, & son, Jaxon, taking Selena wherever she wanted to go—whether it was Florida, California, Las Vegas, or Branson. Among his many adventures, his favorite was a memorable gator hunting trip in Louisiana.
Known for his quiet nature & sharp sense of humor, Ronnie had a way of making those around him smile. Whether with a quick comment or a well-timed eye roll, he brought laughter into everyday moments. He was a constant source of support & encouragement to his wife & played an essential role in keeping his household strong & steady.
Ronnie is survived by: His wife: Selena, of the home; 4 children: Steven Powers of Hulbert, OK, Brian Powers of Keys, OK, Danielle Powers of Leach, OK, & Jaxon Powers of the home; 5 grandchildren: Newt, Gus, Aspen, Kenton, & Karter; 1 brother: Jeffrey Powers; 1 sister: Linda Hawkins; His mother-in-law: Ruby Watkins; As well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents & his father-in-law, Pat Watkins.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Locust Grove Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Phred Spodnick officiating. Cremation services have been entrusted to Locust Grove Funeral Home. Memories, condolences, and tributes may be shared at www.locustgrovefuneralhome.com.
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