Bruce Powell
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Bruce Marx Powell of Fayetteville went to his eternal rest on November 19, 2015.
He was born May 9, 1936 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma to James Dewey Powell and Ottilla Marx. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas returning to Oklahoma City at the end of high school.
Bruce attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with BS & MS Degrees in Engineering in 1959 and 1969 respectively.
In 1957, he married Barbara Jo (Bobbi) Lewis. Bruce, Bobbi and family traveled the world as he served in the United States Air Force with tours in the United States, Germany and Canada. He was a member of the 555 Red Horse Squadron in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1975 with the rank of Major. He went to work for the Veterans Administration as a Hospital Engineer and served as the Chief Engineer of the VA Hospital in Fayetteville from 1978 until his retirement in 2008.
Bruce and Bobbi were married until her death in 2009. In 2010 Bruce married Dorothy Birch (Dot) Powell. He and Dot shared their passion for travel with 4 cruises and other trips around the United States.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Donald Powell and Dwight Powell.
He is survived by Dot of Fayetteville, daughter Teresa (Paul) Fisher of Haltom City, Texas; son Don (Elizabeth) Powell of Germantown, Tennessee; son Mike (Patty) Powell of Mansfield, Texas; son Jim (Susan) Powell of Olympia, Washington; step daughter Beverly (Greg) Copeland of Lincoln, Arkansas; step daughter Jacque (Bob) Long of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; sister-in-law Bobbie Jean Powell of Reading, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many close friends including John and Betty Keller of Fayetteville; and his loved pets Sadie and Mocha.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 24th at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Prairie Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
He was born May 9, 1936 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma to James Dewey Powell and Ottilla Marx. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas returning to Oklahoma City at the end of high school.
Bruce attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with BS & MS Degrees in Engineering in 1959 and 1969 respectively.
In 1957, he married Barbara Jo (Bobbi) Lewis. Bruce, Bobbi and family traveled the world as he served in the United States Air Force with tours in the United States, Germany and Canada. He was a member of the 555 Red Horse Squadron in Vietnam and was awarded a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1975 with the rank of Major. He went to work for the Veterans Administration as a Hospital Engineer and served as the Chief Engineer of the VA Hospital in Fayetteville from 1978 until his retirement in 2008.
Bruce and Bobbi were married until her death in 2009. In 2010 Bruce married Dorothy Birch (Dot) Powell. He and Dot shared their passion for travel with 4 cruises and other trips around the United States.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Donald Powell and Dwight Powell.
He is survived by Dot of Fayetteville, daughter Teresa (Paul) Fisher of Haltom City, Texas; son Don (Elizabeth) Powell of Germantown, Tennessee; son Mike (Patty) Powell of Mansfield, Texas; son Jim (Susan) Powell of Olympia, Washington; step daughter Beverly (Greg) Copeland of Lincoln, Arkansas; step daughter Jacque (Bob) Long of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; sister-in-law Bobbie Jean Powell of Reading, Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many close friends including John and Betty Keller of Fayetteville; and his loved pets Sadie and Mocha.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 24th at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Prairie Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First United Methodist Church of Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
First United Methodist Church - Prairie Grove
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
May 9, 1936
Nov 19, 2015
79
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Tributes
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Tim & Donna Johnson - Friend
Dot and family.. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bruce, I will sorely miss our long interesting conversations we had often at the boys and girls club. I hate that he's gone but have no doubt where he is right now. RIP Bruce you were out a doubt a very kind man and will be missed by many.
Cindy Brock - Friend
I will miss Bruce so very much! Lots of conversations we had of his life, family and his friends that he loved so much! He was such a great man and dear friend! RIP dear friend.
Sara Noyce - Friend
Dorothy we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Patti Stickler - friend
Tree, I know how.much your dad meant to you. My heart goes out to you and your families. May God Bless and hold you tight in this time of need. Sending Love and hugs your way.
Jan Sullivan - Friend
Dot, I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how you feel losing someone you dearly love. Thinking of you...
Tracey Irwin - Friend
Dear Dot & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce was such a kind man and loved by many, a dear friend. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed.
Jan Hanna - friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
First United Methodist Church - Prairie Grove
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
May 9, 1936
Nov 19, 2015
79
Documents