of Batesville, AR
July 13, 1950 - April 28, 2023
Kenneth Lawrence Powell, 72, of Batesville passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.
He was born July 13, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to L.C. Powell and Bonnie (Tucker) Powell.
Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Army as well as a Purple Heart recipient. He loved antique cars, but Chevys were his favorites. He enjoyed working on and remodeling cars with his friend, Frank.
Survivors include his girlfriend, Connie Staton of the home; sons, Scott (Karen) Powell of Jonesboro and Brent (NaTasha) Powell of Batesville; three brothers; three sisters and one grandchild, Amy (Dustin) Medlin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers are Frank Abernathy, Dustin Medlin, Dustin Mahan, Dalton Carlisle, Harley Blake and Dillion Blake. Honorary pallbearer will be Houston Blake.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Blue Mountain Baptist Church in Timbo with Darrell Pitts officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the church prior to service.
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24 Condolence(s)
Nela Marie Coldwell Lane and Mary Agnes Pangle
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Brent, So sorry for your loss. Prayers and love. Marie
Oscar Jones
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Kenneth was a Batesville Guard carrier for many years. A good man. Our condolences to the family.
LC and Annetta Stewart
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to all the Powell family and Connie. We are sorry for your loss. Lawrence will be missed by all.
Cecilia Scribner
Monday, May 1, 2023
Mine and Terry Bells thoughts and Prayers to the Kenneth Powell Family. We will remember you Brent and keep all our prayers for you and all the family.
Earnest and Debbie Tate
Monday, May 1, 2023
So sorry to hear about Kenny you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Renee Martin
Monday, May 1, 2023
Our hearts are so broken for you Ms. Connie and all of the family. Ken loved you so very much and we love you! Praying each day for the peace and comfort that comes from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dian Goodman
Monday, May 1, 2023
So sorry for the family him and Fred my late husband were definitely buddies of old cars. He will greatly be missed one of the originals.
Amber Grigsby
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Prayers from the Grigsby family. We will have your family in our thoughts
Eileen Bell Adam
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Connie I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Love you.
Jim king andjudy
Saturday, April 29, 2023
We will miss you ken.will miss our card playing and picking on connie.we know you loved her very much.you gave her some happy years and she knew she wasloved.for this we loves you and will miss you.see you later my buddy.
PATRICIA SALAZAR
Saturday, April 29, 2023
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. PRAYERING FOR YOU ALL.
PATRICIA SALAZAR
FLETCHER DODGE FAMILY
Debbie Goddard
Saturday, April 29, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Garrison Coe
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Connie, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and all his family and friends. Love you
Josh and Malorie Hahn
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Patti Wright
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Connie I'm so sorry to hear about Ken. He was such a good person even if Chevy's were his favorite cars. Always loved the times we all had together at the YKnot Stop. Prayers for you and the family.
Lena M Greenlee
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Connie I am so sorry for your loss and his family's loss. Our love and prayers are with you.
Renda Reynolds
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Connie, I am heartbroken for you and the family. Ken was certainly a great guy and I'm so glad we got to know him during our reunion time together. Prayers for comfort for you all.
Teresa Chatman
Saturday, April 29, 2023
I’m so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with everyone.
Deborah Ridings
Friday, April 28, 2023
He was a wonderful person to know. An I, ll always remember him with a smile. He,ll be missed.
Bertha Campbell Tugwell
Friday, April 28, 2023
My deepest sympathies to Scott and Brents’ families, uncle Lawrence will be missed. Love Bertha
Patricia Cargill-Zelasko
Friday, April 28, 2023
We are praying for you and Ken's family, Mrs Connie. We love you!
Love,
Tricia and all the girls at Carlee's.
Mike and Grace Crocker
Friday, April 28, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Dorothy Barnes
Friday, April 28, 2023
Our deepest sympathies . Ken will be missed greatly by his family and friends. Love you the Jimmy Barnes family.
Brenda Simmons
Friday, April 28, 2023
I met Ken through my dear friend Connie. It didn’t take long for me to realize what a wonderful man he was. He took such good care of my dear friend. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for all.