Gordon Dale

Powell

Gordon Dale Powell, born November 12, 1930 in Eminence, Missouri to the late Nova McAfee and Flynn Powell. He departed this life on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence in Bunker, Missouri with his loving wife by his side. Gordon had attained the age of eighty-eight years, two months and thirty days.

On January 5, 1954 Gordon was united in marriage to Vivian Jeremiah in Fulton County, Arkansas. To this union two children were born.

Gordon served from 1952 to 1956 in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Lesterville V.F.W., an avid hunter and had the Fox Pen in Bunker. Gordon loved to spend time with his kids and grandkids. On February 5, 2019 Pastor Bill Stack guided Gordon to accept the Lord into his life.

In addition to his parents, Gordon is preceded in death by his two brothers Jimmy Powell and Doug Keeling.

Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-five years, Vivian Powell of Bunker, Missouri; two sons, Richard "Rick" Powell and wife Janice of Bunker, Missouri and Bruce Powell and wife Patty of Salem, Missouri; six grandchildren, Nathan Powell (Michelle), Stacey Powell (Jackie), Cody Powell (Kim), Natasha Johnson, Mark Ballenger and Lorrie Underdown (Clint); eight great grandchildren, Taylor Johnson, Waylon Powell, Mica Powell, Maci Powell, Seth Barnhill, Jennah Olimat, Kasum Olimat, and Nina Underdown; as well as a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the 1 ^st Baptist Church in Bunker

Funeral: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:00 am at the 1 ^st Baptist Church in Bunker

Clergy: Pastor Tom Wisdom assisted by Bill Stack                               Burial: Eminence Cemetery

Pallbearers: Nathan Powell, Elmer Powell, Stacey Powell, Walter Powell, Jim Keeling, Keith Powell and Waylon Powell

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

All arrangements handled by McSpadden Funeral Home Inc. Bunker, Missouri