Albert Leigh Powell

Albert Leigh Powell, Jr., 92, (formerly of Maceo) passed away Friday, February 22, 2008 at his daughter's home in Beattyville, KY. Born in Vicksburg, MS on October 17, 1915, he was the son of the late Albert Leigh and Julia Strother Powell; was retired from Texas Gas after over 30 years service where he was a design draftsman; was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church; and was active in the Kentucky Ornithological Society, Daviess County Audubon Society, Daviess County Camera Club; and was on the Board of Director of the Owensboro Area Museum. A Navy veteran, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mildred Powell in 2007.

He is survived children, Bonnie (and Frank) Terrizzi of Beattyville and Wilton (and Sheila D.) Powell of Maceo; grandchildren, Amanda L. (and Derek) West of Reed, George A. Terrizzi of Beattyville and Jerri Robinson of Milwaukee, WI; step-grandchildren, Jeff S. Beavers and Rex A. Beavers both of Maceo; three great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

Services are 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 25, 2008 at Glenn Funeral Home with burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on Sunday and after 11 A.M. on Monday.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Daviess County Audubon Society, Charles Morris, Treasurer, 1400 Woodbridge Trl, Owensboro, KY 42303.

Online condolences may be left at www.glennfuneralhome.com.