Obituary James W. Powell, age 89, a Stringtown, OK resident, was born on Monday, November 27, 1922, to Fredrick and Mary Jane (Johnson) Powell, at Atoka, OK. James passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Savanna, OK. Shorty attend West Telico. He was an Insurance Agent. Shorty proudly served his country in The Army in World War II. He married Cora T. (Self) on February 14, 1946, at Atoka, OK. Shorty was a member of the Victory Life Church in Atoka. He enjoyed taking family photos and tinkering with things. Shorty was a fisherman and enjoyed eating his catch. Shorty is survived by his wife, Cora Powell of the home is Stringtown, OK.; children, Jim Powell and wife Denise of Noble, OK., Anthony Powell and wife Margie of Sherman, TX., Dianne Inman and husband Mark of Savanna, OK.; daughter-in-law, Donna Powell (David's wife) of Owasso, OK.; sister-in-law, Evelyn Powell of Howe, TX.; grandchildren, Angela Sugg and husband Wes of Palm Springs, CA., Tony Powell of Oklahoma City, OK., Jenna Powell of Norman, OK., Shawn Powell of Sherman, TX., James Powell of Sherman, TX., Kara Powell of Pottsboro, TX., Shannon Brin and husband Charlie of Sherman, TX., Kelli Saitas and husband Matt of Tulsa, OK., Tyler Inman of Savanna, OK., Erin Powell and fiancé Justin Pierce of Dallas, TX.; great grandchildren, Zane Powell of Pottsboro, TX., Aiden Powell of Pottsboro, TX., Annslee Powell of Sherman, TX., Tehya Powell of Sherman, TX., Mia Sugg of Palma Springs, CA., Kasen Brin of Sherman, TX.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Shorty was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Mary Jane (Johnson) Powell; son, David Powell; brothers, Elmer "Monk" Powell and Lillard "Man" Powell; sister, Lorene Powell. ****************************************************************************** DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Sunday, September 2nd, 2012 PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Atoka, Oklahoma OFFICIATING: Bro. James Crowson & Bro. Lee Armstrong INTERMENT: Stringtown Cemet & Bro. Lee Armstrongery, Stringtown, Oklahoma CASKETBEARERS: Shawn Powell, James Powell, Tony Powell, Wes Sugg, Tyler Inman, Matt Saitas, Justin Pierce HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Johnny Self, Jackie Self, Roy Self, Joe Hayes, Gilbert Loveland, Gary Baker, Jim Kellogg, Bud Powell, Warren Powell, Johnny Winters, James Slayton CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNS@ATOKA.NET. PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE FAMILY NIGHT SATURDAY 6-8 SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - ATOKA, OK