Gregory Lynn Powell, Sr., 60, husband of Sharon Powell, died Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Born in Huntsville, AL, he was the son of the late Respress and Sarah Clark Powell, Jr.
Gregory retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of service. He loved spending time with his wife remodeling their home, traveling to the beach, and riding bikes. He attended Holland Park Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gregory Powell Jr. and wife, Karla, and Carlton Powell and wife, Heather; three daughters, Amber Gifford and husband, Andrew, Mandy Bell and husband, Gian, and Regan Willers and husband, Zach; 18 grandchildren, Hallie Paradise, Landon Garrison, Alice Martin, Brady Powell, Aubrie Powell, Chase Powell, Paisley Powell, Gavin Gifford, Sloane Gifford, Emerson Gifford, Griffin Bell, Alanah Bell, Bennie Bell, Lorelei Bell, Gillian Bell, Maggie Willers, George Willers, and Elizabeth Willers; one great-grandson, Thomas Paradise; three brothers, Terry Powell and wife, Beverly, Gary Powell and wife, Kathy, and David Powell and wife, Lisa; a sister, Susie James and husband, Chris; and his spoiled dog, Buddy.
Although no formal Receiving of Friends will be held, friends may pay their respects from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Southeast Chapel. The Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Holland Park Church. The family appreciates those in attendance following the CDC recommendations on wearing a mask and social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to be made in Greg's honor to a charity close to his heart, Rwanda Children, by visiting www.rwandachildren.org or by mailing a check to Rwanda Children, PO Box 1011, Abilene, TX 79604.