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David Allen PowellPassing: January 29, 2026

Service:

Liberty Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Tuesday, February 3rd @ 11:00am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, February 2nd @ 4:00pm-7:00pm

Cemetery:

Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery

Tuesday, February 3rd

MITCHELL – David Allen Powell, 76, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Clayton, Indiana.

Born March 8, 1949, in Lawrence County, he was the son of George Robert “Bob” and Imogene (Barlow) Powell.  He married JoAnn Duggins on June 14, 1969, and she preceded him in death May 12, 2006.

David graduated from Mitchell High School in 1967 and was also a graduate of Purdue University.  Following college, he owned and operated his own garage: Dave’s Auto Repair Center.  He worked as an Engineer at Lehigh Portland Cement Company from 1979 until retirement in 2007.  After retirement, he did design work and consulting for E&R Fabricating.  David was a faithful member and deacon of Liberty Baptist Church.

Surviving are his son, Robert Powell and wife, Stephanie, of Loogootee; daughter, Shannon Elliott and husband, Ryan, of Clayton; grandchildren, Christina (Cory) Rayhill, Ashleigh (Ethan) Smith, Annalise Powell, Andrew (Sara) Powell, Morgan Elliott, and Evan Elliott; great-grandchildren, Hudson, Dominic, and Violet Rayhill; and brothers, Michael Powell and Darryl (Molly) Powell.

His parents; wife; and brother, Barry Powell, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, at Liberty Baptist Church with Reverend Don McNabb officiating.  Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 2 at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at Liberty Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family is requesting donations be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund:  Liberty Baptist Church, c/o Sharon Cheatham, 8794 N. County Road 550W, Orleans, IN 47452

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11 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Anita Beasley | Mitchell
    Date: February 3, 2026
    Dave was a kind and Godly man He will be missed!
  2. Guest: Jo Crane | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: February 2, 2026
    Darrell an Mike, so for your loss. I got to know David better a few years back. He will be miss I'm sure.
  3. Guest: Mike Johnson | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 2, 2026
    Dave and I spent many years together from 1st grade, Mitchell High School and Purdue. Many good memories with him and his family. Friends never stay in touch after school years and I'm sorry that lives get so busy that we lose track of one another. Rest in peace my friend. Sympathy to Daryl and all of Dave's family.
  4. Guest: Robert D. (Bob) Sherwood | Franklin, TN
    Date: February 2, 2026
    I have so many wonderful memories of my time with “Davey”. We were in the 1967 class at Mitchell H.S, roommates for a time at Purdue, he was Best Man at my wedding with Linda Clouse Sherwod, friends always. Distance kept us apart in our later years and I missed talking with him about all things Purdue. My sympathy to his family, especially his children, of which he was so proud.
  5. Guest: Netha King Wyman | MUNCIE INDIANA
    Date: February 1, 2026
    David and I went to school together 8 years at Huron and finished our high school years at Mitchell.Our 4th grade class with Pearl Hayes as teacher, performed a skit and song for the PTO one night. Daivid was the star protraying Johnny Appleseed and he wore a sauce pan turned backwards on his head. My smpathy to the family. Netha
  6. Guest: Eddie Hatfield | Mitchell
    Date: February 1, 2026
    I always enjoyed his thoughts and his meanings in and on the Bible. Communion was a 'Special' day each month for me. HIS WORDS made it REAL to me. Prayers to all families. God Bless You.
  7. Guest: Susan Vogel | Westminster, CO. 80234
    Date: January 31, 2026
    I am so sorry for your loss. David was such a good man, good husband and I am sure; good father. He will be missed by many. Prayers to you all. Much love, Susi
  8. Guest: Jon and Kim Allen | Mitchell In
    Date: January 31, 2026
    We worked with Dave at Lehigh Cement Company. He was the best project manager that I have ever known. Great working memories we have with him. God Bless You Family….
  9. Guest: Judy Hasselkus | Peru, Indiana
    Date: January 31, 2026
    Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lifting you up in prayer...
  10. Guest: Cathy ( Johnson) Wilcoxen | SPRINGFIELD MO
    Date: January 31, 2026
    Darryl & families. We are so sorry for your loss. Cathy, Kenny, Charlie JOHNSON
  11. Guest: Tim Stroud | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: January 31, 2026
    To Mike, Darryl and families. So sorry for your loss.

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