Johnny Lee Powell

Johnny Lee Powell passed away at his home in Okmulgee on September 7, 2012 at the age of 53. He was born October 20, 1958 and grew up around the Salem and Ryal communities. He was employed at the Okmulgee Cemetery for 14 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his sports (O.U., L.A. Lakers, Denver Broncos and St. Louis Rams) He attended school at Ryal and Graham High School, graduating in May 1977. In 1978, after graduating, he went to the National Guard. He furthered his education by attending OSU Tech in plumbing/pipefitting and construction. Johnny was preceded in death by his grandfather William Smith, son Donnie Lindsey, niece Thomasina Watson, nephew Anthony Watson, uncle Johnson Smith, two aunts: Lucille Sumka and Lizzie Gouge. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Katherine Powell of the home, daughter Wynona Powell of Okmulgee, two sons: Johnny Powell, Jr. and Stephan Powell of the home, six grandchildren: Nathan Powell, Seth, Ethan and Raina Sands all of Okmulgee, Mia Anderson and Angel Hartley of Wetumka, his mother Louise Harjo, aunt May Frye, three sisters: Nellie Powell, Jensie Powell Jimboy and Lydia Powell, two brothers: Roman Powell and Jerry Powell, two nieces: Justina Powell, Stephanie Looney, three nephews: Joe Looney, Rusty Tisho, Jr. and Richard Morgan. He will be missed, never forgotten and forever loved. A funeral service will be at the Yardeka Indian Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at the Smith Family Cemetery in Dustin, Oklahoma. Casket bearers are Johnny Powell, Jr., Stephan Powell, T.J. Jesse, Alan snow, Boone Watson, Roman Powell, James Frye and Harbie Frye, Jr. Honorary casket bearers are Nathan Powell, Seth, Ethan and Raina Sands, Mekko and Jade Smith, Mia Anderson and Angel Hartley. Family and friends viewing will be on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 4:00 – 5:00 P.M. at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Okmulgee. At 5:00 P.M. he will be taken to the Yardeka Indian Baptist Church for a Wake service at 8:00 P.M. Arrangements are under the direction of the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcclendon-winters.com

Johnny Lee Powell

October 20, 1958 - September 7, 2012