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1932 James 2021

James Leo Powell

March 25, 1932 — April 14, 2021

James Leo Powell, 89, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born March 25, 1932 in St. Joe to the late Athanasius and Helena Powell, James was the youngest of six children. He was a member of the Teamsters and retired as a truck driver from Matlack in 1991. James loved to dance the two-step and spend time in his vegetable garden, but his greatest joy came from being with his grandchildren. He was a giver at heart and loved taking them to get ice cream while they affectionately called him G-daddy.

In addition to his parents, James also was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Ola Christine Powell in 1994. He remarried Freda Ford who passed away in 2016.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Lisa Poirier and husband Rich and Tonya Ratliff and husband Jeff all of Owensboro, Carol Haven and her children and Rita Ford both of Carterville, Illinois; five grandchildren, Ryan Poirier (Mary), Nathan Poirier, Jordan Ratliff, Justin Ratliff, and Tyler Ratliff; two great grandchildren, Brooke, and Lexi Poirier; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 until 1:30 pm at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. There will also be a funeral service with limited attendance. Entombment will be in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Those attending the visitation and funeral service shall be within current health and safety directives. Family and friends shall wear appropriate personal protective masks and social distance. For visitation, please enter the doors by the flagpole on the Breckenridge Street side of the building.

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Friday, April 16, 2021

10:00am - 1:30 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303

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900 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303

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Owensboro Memorial Gardens Mausoleum

5050 KY-144, Owensboro, KY 42303

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