Dennis James Powell

Dennis James Powell, age 64, a longtime Atoka, OK resident, was born on Friday, April 13, 1962, to James Lester and Artie Bee (Henderson) Powell, at Atoka, OK. Dennis passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026 at his home in Bentley, OK at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 18 days. He attended Harmony Schools before graduating from Atoka High School. He went on to attend tech school for mud engineering. Dennis worked for Summit Utilities for 39 years as a service tech, he retired on April 1st of 2024. He married Reynella Kay Fox on Friday, September 2nd, 1988 at Durant, OK. They have been blessed with 38 years together. Dennis loved and cherished his family time with his children and grandchildren. He was a longtime member and leader of worship at Church of the First Born in Atoka and was always reading his Bible. Dennis enjoyed any kind of hunting, fishing, and raising his cattle. He was very proud of his cattle and farm, working very hard all of his life. Dennis loved watching western movies especially Gunsmoke and The Andy Griffith Show.

SURVIVED BY

WIFE: Reynella Kay Powell of the home in Atoka, OK.

CHILDREN: Sabrina Williams and husband Stacey of Harmony, OK, Tyler Powell and Lexi Pfaff of Lane, OK, Chelsie Powell and Toby Settlemire of Boggy Depot, OK

GRANDCHILDREN: Lizzie Powell of Boggy Depot, OK, Tate Powell of Atoka, OK, Lillie Williams of Harmony, OK

ADDITIONAL GRANDCHILDREN: Bryce Williams, Kristan Williams, Bradyn, Macy, Jake, and Luke Settlemire, Ryder and Bo Pfaff

GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Newt, Forrest, Legend, Sunny, Zane, Mia, Wrenlee, Ellie

BROTHERS-IN-LAW: Steve Hyatt of Atoka, OK, Brad Fox of Caney, OK, Brandon Fox of Caney, OK

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and many loved and dear friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

PARENTS: James and Artie Bee (Henderson) Powell

SISTER: Teresa Hyatt

PARENTS-IN-LAW: Ray and Hestella Fox

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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 4th, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Bro. Brent Ables

ASSISTING: Randy Hyatt, Jered Hyatt, Tyler Powell

INTERMENT: Bentley Cemetery, Bentley, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Tyler Powell, Tate Powell, Stacey Williams, Toby Settlemire, Randy Hyatt, Tanner Hyatt, Jered Hyatt, Bryce Williams, Bo Fox

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Steve Hyatt, Jeff Haines, Butch Vietta, Keith Mansell, Larry Mansell, Dennis Courtney, Brad Fox, Brandon Fox, Tony "Rooster" Hallows, Rick Rector, Jeff Rector, Brethren of the Atoka General Assembly and Church of the First Born

FAMILY NIGHT WILL BE MONDAY 6-8 PM.

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