July 31, 1929 ~ March 13, 2015
Roy David Powell, 85, of Essexville, our wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on the afternoon of Friday, March 13, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Roy was born in Bay City on July 31, 1929, the son of the late Isaac and Dora (Shinvar) Powell. When Roy was just twelve years old, he met the neighbor girl near his farm, Irene Piotrowski. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on September 9, 1950. After forty-one years of dedicated service, Roy retired from Aetna Cement Plant. Always willing to help others, Roy’s handyman abilities were unmatched. Roy also enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing, especially at his cabin in Roscommon. Roy is survived by his wife, Irene and children, David and wife, Cathy Powell, Cathy and husband, Frank Gates, James and wife, Judy Powell, Dan Powell and Linda and husband, Roger Cook. He was the loving grandfather of Shawna and husband, Dennis Nievierowski, Craig and wife, Jessica Gates, Angie Buda, Steve Call, Laura Call and Kevin and wife, Sue Call. Roy is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Trevor, Briana, Gage, C.R., Quin, Isaac, John, Josh, Makayla, Mike, Matt, Lexie and Zach and his twin sister, Pat Powell. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his siblings, Esther and husband, Virgil VanHurk and Eugene Powell. Roy’s family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, March 16, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of his 10:00 AM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Interment will follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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Roy David Powell, 85, of Essexville, our wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on the afternoon of Friday, March 13, 2015 at Bay Medical Care Facility. Roy was born in Bay City on July 31, 1929, the son of the late Isaac and Dora (Shinvar) Powell. When Roy was just twelve years old, he met the neighbor girl near his farm, Irene Piotrowski. They dated, fell in love and were united in marriage on September 9, 1950. After forty-one years of dedicated service, Roy retired from Aetna Cement Plant. Always willing to help others, Roy's handyman abilities were unmatched. Roy also enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing, especially at his cabin in Roscommon. Roy is survived by his wife, Irene and children, David and wife, Cathy Powell, Cathy and husband, Frank Gates, James and wife, Judy Powell, Dan Powell and Linda and husband, Roger Cook. He was the loving grandfather of Shawna and husband, Dennis Nievierowski, Craig and wife, Jessica Gates, Angie Buda, Steve Call, Laura Call and Kevin and wife, Sue Call. Roy is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Trevor, Briana, Gage, C.R., Quin, Isaac, John, Josh, Makayla, Mike, Matt, Lexie and Zach and his twin sister, Pat Powell. In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his siblings, Esther and husband, Virgil VanHurk and Eugene Powell. Roy's family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, March 16, 2015 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 from 9:00 AM until the time of his 10:00 AM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Interment will follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.
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My memories of Sonny are some of my earliest and fondest. It wasn’t long after I moved into the neighborhood that Dan and I became fast friends. It seemed to me that if you were friends with one of the Powell kids, you were part of the family. I remember the first time I was invited to eat over. I sat meekly waiting for a chance to grab some food, the boys all going after it like they hadn’t eaten in days, and Sonny looked over at me and said ” if you don’t dig in you’re going to go hungry”. And then he laughed. That’s what I remember the most, how he was always quick to laugh. I remember the first time I was offered one of Irene’s sticky buns. Wow were they good! My face obviously showed it because Sonny laughed like crazy before I could finish that first bite. All of those times going camping or hunting or fishing I was included without question. I was made to feel as if I were one of the family. When we would screw up, he would grumble a little, but you could tell he was mostly happy everything was okay. And then repair the damage! I never really was much of a hunter, but was draw to deer camp to be with my extended family. There are so many wonderful memories that have came flooding back since I heard of Sonny’s passing. Thank you so much Sonny for all you taught, all you shared, and for putting up with what in retrospect, was a neighborhood pain in the *&# kid. And thank you for giving me a childhood I would not have had were it not for your kindness. As I sit here writing this I have the same feeling I had when I lost my own dad, just one more day. When I see you in heaven, if I make it, please accept my apologies in advance for leaving the heaviest things in the world sitting around. Empty beer cans! You will be sorely missed Mr. Powell.
Sincerely,
Randy Pembroke