Lowell Don Powell

To join the livestream of Mr. Powell's funeral service, please select the link below. The broadcast will begin at 1:55 P.M. Friday afternoon, January 31, 2025. The service livestream will be archived for 90 days from the date of the service for later viewing. https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTczODI1NjYzMTM0Nzg1NiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== Lowell Don Powell, age 92 years, a resident of rural Ozark, Illinois, passed away Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025, at the Marion V.A. Medical Center. Don, as he was known to family and friends, was born March 31, 1932 near Ozark, Illinois. He was the son of Normal and Caroline (Simmons) Powell. He was united in marriage to Alice Janet Taylor on December 11, 1954. Together, Don and Janet shared over 70 years of marriage. In addition to his devoted wife, Don is survived by: Daughters – Lynn (Randy Spurlock) Beasley of Vienna, Illinois and Jana (Bruce) Cullers of Carrier Mills, Illinois; Grandchildren – Chris (Brandi) Beasley, Rhiannon (Matt) Slife, Gabe (Autum) Cullers, Daniel (Elaina) Cullers, and Josh (Jerica) Cullers; Great Grandchildren – Shelby Beasley, Riley and Laney Slife, Brianna and Ben Cullers, Marissa and Lydia Cullers, & Everett and Scout Cullers; and bonus Great Grandchildren – Mason and Cooper Howton. In addition to his Parents, Don was preceded in death by – an infant Brother – Duane Powell; a Brother & Sister-in-Law – Howard Ray and Myra Powell; and a Sister-in-Law & Brother-in-Law – Louise and Don Taylor. Don was a 1949 graduate of Vienna High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War as an E.O.D. (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Specialist. During his training, Don graduated first in his class. Don was a self-employed owner/operator of Summer High Trucking and Powell Produce. He spent summers working in Arkansas in the tomato crops and in Wisconsin during the fall vegetable season. Don is remembered for his love of the outdoors and hunting. He was an avid hunter of wild game, from bears to ducks to pronghorn antelope. His passion, however, was quail hunting and training bird dogs. In later years, he developed a keen interest in turkey hunting and honing his skills to call turkeys into range. His aim was always on target. Don had served as a former chapter and state President of Quail Unlimited. He was a long time supporter of the Quail and Upland Game Alliance, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Don was a staunch supporter of the S.I.U. Saluki basketball team. Don was a man of God. He was devoted to his church and missionary outreach. He was a longtime Deacon of the Ozark Baptist Church. When his health prevented him from serving actively in the capacity of Deacon, Don was designated a Deacon Emeritus. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon, January 31, 2025, at 2 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor David Michael Webb will officiate. Burial, with military graveside rites, will be in the Wise-Robinson Cemetery, north of Ozark. Visitation will be conducted Friday, January 31, 2025, from 12 Noon until the funeral hour at 2 P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be made to the Ozark Baptist Church, 820 Ozark Road, Ozark, Illinois 62972, the Wise-Robinson Cemetery fund, c/o Dondi O’Neal, 1255 Ozark Road, Ozark, Illinois 62972, The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 8701 Leeds Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64129 or to the Quail and Upland Game Alliance, 1411 Delmar St., Harrisburg, Illinois 62946.

Lowell Don Powell

March 31, 1932 - January 28, 2025