Richard E. Powell

August 14, 1929 - November 5, 2021

Richard Eugene Powell, 92, of Carrollton, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. A son of the late Thomas J. and Clara Brunner Powell, he was born on August 14, 1929 in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Richard was a United States Navy Veteran, proudly serving two tours in the Korean war, and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was also an avid deer hunter, loved being outside, feeding the birds and loved riding around on his 4-wheeler and golf cart. His family remembers how much he enjoyed going to Ponderosa every Sunday and how all the staff made him feel like a king. He is survived by two daughters; Jerri Stimmel and Clarissa (Scott) Ray; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. Along with his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann Swisher Powell in 2009; daughters, Michelle Powell and Jolee Getz; son Michael Powell; and brother Bob (Ruby) Powell. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Richard’s memory by calling 718-987-1931.