Richard Leroy Powell passed away on November 28, 2023, at his home in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late Donald Powell and the late Alice (Hogue) Powell.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Penny Myers, his children Linda Powell, Tucson, Arizona, Barbara Buckley, Conway, Pennsylvania, Debra Nicholson, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Melissa Satterwhite and husband Richard, Mesa, Arizona, and Donald Powell, Beaver Falls, Pennslyvania. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia Mannheimer.
Richard is also survived by seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and his sister-in-law, Pamela Myers, who helped in caring for him during his long illness.
He enlisted in the Navy from August 27, 1952 to October 20, 1955, and he served aboard the USS Macon.
He was an over-the-road truck driver for 35 plus years, traveling 48 states prior to retiring in 1999.
Visitation for Richard will be Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 9:30am-10:30am, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 West Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri 65807. A graveside service will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
“We know that we can’t have you but we’re happy in knowing that the angels have finally got you back. Good-bye to a wonderful husband and a great father.”