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George Robert “Bob” PowellPassing: August 13, 2013

Service:

Liberty Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Saturday, August 17th @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, August 16th @ 3:00-8:00 pm

Cemetery:

Liberty Baptist Cemetery

Saturday, August 17th

ORLEANS – George Robert “Bob” Powell, 87, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born January 20, 1926 in Orange County, he was the son of Walter C. and Sarah Lois (Pruett) Powell.  He married Imogene Ruth Barlow April 17, 1948.

He retired from Mitchell Crushed Stone and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

Bob was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, served with the 138th Division in the Philippines on the Island of Luzon.   He was the recipient of a Bronze Star.

Surviving: his wife of 65 years, Imogene Powell, Orleans
                        sons,  David Powell, Mitchell
                                  Barry (Judy) Powell, Mitchell
                                  Darryl (Molly) Powell, Mitchell
                                  Mike Powell, Mitchell
                     siblings, Lee C. “Plush” (Mary) Powell, Mitchell
                                  Bill (Eva) Powell, Mitchell
                                  Delores M. Beasley, Mitchell
                                  Lyle S. “Bud” (Myra Lou) Powell, Bloomington
                                  Bernard (Moyne) Powell, Bedford
                                  8 grandchildren
                                15 great grandchildren

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Wade Judy officiating.  Burial will be in Liberty Baptist Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.

Friends may call from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the church.

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Paul, Kathy and Maxine Stroud | Mitchell, IN.47446
    Date: August 19, 2013
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families...God Bless!
  2. Guest: Mr. and Mrs. David George | 7TaylorRunBedford, Indiana474212
    Date: August 17, 2013
    Darryl, Molly, Barry, and Judy, We are so sorry for your loss and sorry we did not know until just a few minutes ago. We are thinking of all of you and will call you in the next few days when things settle down.. If you need anything at all, just give us a call. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you.. Take care. Love you all, David and Kathy George.
  3. Guest: Norma Johnson Fielding | Westlafayette, IN
    Date: August 16, 2013
    Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Your family is a part of our memories at Liberty. Norma and Bill Fielding Norman and Shirley Johnson
  4. Guest: Charles & Arlene Johnson | Nixa, Missouri
    Date: August 16, 2013
    Barry & Family You are in our thoughts and prayers.
  5. Guest: Naomi Bex Beebe | Springfield, MO.65619
    Date: August 16, 2013
    Thoughts and prayers to you and your families, you and Bob were the best neighbors anyone could ask for.
  6. Guest: Cathy (Johnson) Wilcoxen | Springfield, MO
    Date: August 15, 2013
    Darryl and families: Condolences to you and your family. I know how hard it is, but just remember the wonderful times you had together. God Bless each of you.
  7. Guest: Tami Briner | Carmel, IN
    Date: August 15, 2013
    Prayers to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
  8. Guest: Mark Colglazier | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: August 15, 2013
    Bob was a great man, My heart and prayers go out to all of the Powell family, He and Imogene raised a great family.
  9. Guest: Juanita Russell Jean | Marshfield
    Date: August 15, 2013
    Imogene, Sorry to hear about your loss, My ex husband worked with him at the The Mitchell crushed stone.He was a good neighbor. My ex is Chris Taylor. Will keep you in my prayers . Keep up the faith. God bless you and your family.
  10. Guest: Cynthia Terry | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: August 15, 2013
    Darryl and family, Praying that God will give you peace in this time of sorrow. Love, Cindy and Greg.
  11. Guest: Suzie Batchelor Leatherman | MitchellIN
    Date: August 14, 2013
    Barry & family, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
  12. Guest: patricia stroud | bogart, Ga.
    Date: August 14, 2013
    Imogene and family, I"m so sorry and want to let you know our prayers are with you. Love you, Patty and Glen Stroud
  13. Guest: Anita Pemberton-Bird | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: August 14, 2013
    My Deepest Sympathy to Imogene and family during this time. Bob was great man with a big heart! He will be sadly missed by a lot of people.
  14. Guest: Bennie Flynn | SolsberryIndiana
    Date: August 14, 2013
    You will be in my prayers. Bennie
  15. Guest: Crystal Mikels | Mitchell, IN
    Date: August 14, 2013
    You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!

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