Johnnie Lee Powell, a life-long Coalgate resident, was born on March 26, 1943, to Noel Elmer and Eva Bell (Karr) Powell, at his homeplace in Coalgate, OK. He passed away on January 9, 2024 at Coalgate at the age of 80 years, 9 months and 14 days. John attended school at Centrahoma and graduated from Coalgate High School. John later attended Delmar College. He served as a Texas State Trooper and worked for the Corpus Christi Police Department. He retired as manager of Ethan Allen Distribution Center in Atoka, OK. He continued to be a rancher throughout his retirement years. He served in the U.S. Army. John married Becky Eileen Scott on January 13, 1968, at Corpus Christi, Texas. They celebrated 49 years together before her passing on February 15, 2017. He was a faithful member of the Coalgate Methodist Church. John was a member of the Masonic Lodge #211. He and Becky began the church food bank many years ago. John's continued support and volunteering at the food bank has been a true blessing to many. He enjoyed the outdoors and ranching. John could be found each morning drinking coffee with his friends at the gas station. He cherished his family and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

SURVIVED BY

Children: Scott Powell and wife Kim of Sperry, OK

Mike Powell and wife Michelle of Coalgate, OK

Michelle Lampkin and husband Jimmy of Coalgate, OK

7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren

Brother-in-Law: Mike Scott

God Child: Courtney Hickman Atterberry

Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dearly loved friends

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Parents: Noel Elmer and Eva Bell (Karr) Powell

Wife: Becky Eileen Powell

Great Grandson: Colson Lee Powell

7 Brothers and Sisters

God Child: Collin Hickman

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DATE OF GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10:00 AM Saturday, January 13th, 2024 with a

FUNERAL SERVICE following at 2:00 PM at the Coalgate Methodist Church in Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Pastor Lyle Shipley

INTERMENT: Nixon Cemetery

CASKETBEARERS: Hayden Reed, Cord Wostal, Cody Powell, Scotty McNutt, Ronnie Anderson, Aaron Blue, Josh Nelson, Milo Nelson, Greg Perry and Jeremiah Foreman

HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Guy Strunk, Dan Clements, Billy Haworth, Doodle Delsigne, Earnie Dutton, Jim Clemens, Paul Armer, Jerry Battles, Don Battles, David Battles, Kathleen Fleck, Brenda Hickman, Pat Ferrero, Floyd Palmer, Perry Hefley and Bob Burns

FAMILY NIGHT FRIDAY 6-8PM

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Methodist Church Food Bank "God's Pantry" or

the Blessing Box at the Methodist Church or

the Nixon Community Cemetery

CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY BY EMAIL TO: BROWNSFSCOALGATE@SBCGLOBAL.NET.  PLEASE REFERENCE THE NAME OF THE DECEASED IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF

BROWN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - COALGATE, OK