A Private Family Memorial for Kenny Powell, 91, of Bedford, Iowa will be held at Sweet Home Cemetery in Ravenwood, Missouri later this summer. Memorials may to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Bedford United Methodist Church in his name. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.cummingsfamilyfuneralhome.com under Obituaries.
Kenneth Burton Powell passed away on June 22, 2023 at the Bedford Specialty Care Facility in Bedford, Iowa. Kenny was born on April 15, 1932 on a farm east of Ravenwood, Missouri to parents, Loyd and Emma (Freeman) Powell.
Kenny graduated from Ravenwood High School with the class of 1950. He loved the game of baseball and for years was the pitcher on a slow pitch softball team.
On May 22, 1954 Kenny was united in marriage to Betty Louise Throckmorton and they were blessed with two sons, Steven and Mark. The couple enjoyed more than 66 years of marriage before Betty's passing in 2021.
The family made their home in Maryville and Barnard, Missouri before moving to Bedford, Iowa in 1966 to open Field's Dad and Lad Clothing Store. They served the community there until their retirement in 1995 selling men's apparel, fine gifts and providing alterations.
Kenny was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in his childhood and as an adult attended the Methodist Church. For years Kenny was an active member of the Masonic Lodge, the Bedford Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club. For many years he enjoyed attending his sons' and then grandsons' sporting events, and in his last years the first question he asked his visitors, was "How did one of the great-grandkids games go?"
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Emma Powell; wife, Betty Powell; and son, Mark Powell.
He is survived by his son, Steven (Debra) Powell; grandsons, Clinton (Kandra) Powell and Derek (Amanda) Powell all of Bedford; daughter-in-law, Roxie Powell. His five great-grandchildren, Camden, Adalyn, Parker, Matthew and Kynasen Powell were the center of his life, and they are left with wonderful memories of their great-grandpa that they affectionately called "Pa."
Also left to cherish his memory are brother, Loyd Powell of Ithaca, New York; sisters, Cleola Brandt of Ravenwood, Missouri and Shirley Vulgamott of St. Joseph, Missouri; sister-in-law, Doris McLean, along with many nieces, nephews and a host of cherished friends.
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