Robert Lee “Bill” Powell, 75, a native of Tallassee and a resident of Stockton for the past 13 years, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at a Baldwin County hospital.
He attended the Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Nellie Powell; brother, Raymond Earl Powell; and three sisters, Geraldine Day West, Velma Jean Smith and Billie Jean Powell.
Survivors include three daughters, Dianne Powell (Bruce) Pike of New Braufels, Texas, Donna Powell (Joey) Garner of Pascagoula, Miss., and Kelly (Jim) Eissler of Bay Minette; four grandchildren, Nathan W. Naranjo, Eric Eissler, Erika Eissler and Kaila Kresta; brother, J.D. “Pete” (Laura) Powell of Nokomis; and two sisters, Gladys (Thomas) Qualls of Atmore and Faye (Carlos) Gohagin of Huxford.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15 at the funeral home with the Rev. Gene Pickern officiating. Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Gene Lawson, Glen Cooley, Dickie Johnson, Mike Joiner, Mike Hurst, Ricky Miller and Billy Byrd. Honorary pallbearers are his friends at Boatyard Lake.
Arrangements are by Petty Funeral Homes LLC, Eastside Chapel, Atmore.
