In a way--we are one!

RICHARD CHARLES POWELL, a resident of Green Forest, AR, was born October 10, 1939 in Carrolton, AR, a son of Willis and Hazel (Gaddy) Powell. He departed this life Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Berryville, AR, at the age of 68.


Mr. Powell raised poultry and was an avid Coon Hunter.


On December 25, 1959, he was united in marriage with Barbara (Trantham) Powell who survives him of the home. He is also survived by three daughters; Brenda Powell and Cheryl and husband Tim Howard, both of Green Forest, AR, and Carolyn and husband Jason Williams of Berryville; one son, Richard Gary Powell and wife Ruthie of Green Forest, AR, four sisters; Patsy Poor and Fleta Aday, both of Green Forest, AR, Betty Renfroe of Pottsville, AR, and Helen See of Gilbert, AZ; two brothers; Clayton Powell of Green Forest, AR and Gilbert Powell of Omaha, AR; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of other family and friends.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Hazel Powell, and one sister, Debraha Lee Powell.


Visitation will be from 5 until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Nelson's Green Forest Chapel with Reverend Jerry Spurlock officiating. Interment will follow at Alpena Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.





Same parents, same home
same beliefs, a part of us
is gone...we will always
be a little lonely without
brother to cheer us
and tell his tales of yore
bringing laughter from our
hearts to our lips.