He meet and married Ruby Davis and to this union twin (1) boy and (1) girl were born. He later meet Mae Nell Timmons in Clarksville, TX. They married on March 23, 1959 to this union in Dallas, TX and then moved to Acres Home Community in Houston Texas in 1962. Then they welcomed (4) boys and (1) girl.
He worked on highway construction for many years while in Houston, Tx. He then retired in 1982. He loved to play dominoes and listen to Blues and Zydeco. He also, always kept a clean vehicle whichever he owned, and would let you know if your vehicle wasn't clean. He was a father figure to everyone, and he would make anyone laugh. He also, loved children and liked to play by scaring others. He also gave great advice to anyone that wanted to listen.
He was preceded in death by (5) sisters and (14) brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 62 years Mae Nell Timmons Powell (7) children, Edward Ray Powell (Cheryl), Elma Faye Coutee’ both of Shreveport, LA, Percy Porter (Katherine) Houston, TX, Jeffery Dewayne Powell (Mary) Lancaster, TX, Karl Lee Powell, Wyrine Howard (Willie Sr.), and Reginald Powell, all reside in Houston, TX (2) brothers Jamie Powell, Houston TX and George Beldosoe (Dorothy) (13) grandchildren Derrick Samuel (Charrine), Phelivira Malone(Demarrio), Detrum Powell(Ashtin) Cheronica Powell, Kimberly Coutee’, Marquis Parker, Jeffery Powell Jr. (Melissa), Shame’nica Matthews (Roderick), Kandance Kaing (Ira), Kamariah Smith (Gregory) , Taneshia Jones. Clenetria Sims (Vernon). (26) Twenty six great grand children (4) special daughters Joyce Munn (Leroy), Patrica Dupree, Delorise Wiggins (Anthony) and a host nieces, nephews, and friends.
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