of Clarksville, AR
September 21, 1941 - November 10, 2023
Wendell Ray Powell Sr., 82, of Clarksville died Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born September 21, 1941 in Mokane, Missouri to Paul Isaac and Edith Pauline (Hampton) Powell. Wendell was dedicated to his family and his country. After 28 years serving in the Air Force, Wendell went on to become a physician's assistant. He enjoyed music and woodworking; he combined these two passions as a luthier, creating beautiful, handmade dulcimers. Wendell was also fond of painting and golf.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Annita Powell and one brother, Albert Lee Powell.
Wendell is survived by two sons, Wendell Powell Jr. and wife, Zetta and Terry Powell; two grandchildren, Wendell Ray Powell III and Rebecca Powell; five great-grandchildren, Connor Almond, Bonnie Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Anita Powell and Melanie Powell and numerous other friends and family members.
A visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel.
Sorry for your loss, i knew Wendell 1961 we were stationed together in Dennison, Texas.
My husband I knew your parents Wendell & Nita when all were stationed at Perrin AFB TX - visited all of you in Ft. Worth w/ our 5 children. Don't know why I decided to check internet for your folks today after all these yrs. & thought of your folks often wondered were/ how they were, knew Dad was from Jefferson City, MO. He had quite a past, Nita was my best friend, missed them both over the years. So sorry that I missed him by just a few days, would have loved to talked to him. Wish him a fond Aloha as he is now w/ Nita & sure they both are missed dearly. Fond Aloha to all. Please write me in my email! Nancy