Melvin Powell 77 of Floydada passed away Friday January 24, 2014. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday January 28, 2014 at the Ralls Cemetery Chapel, burial will be in the Ralls Cemetery under the care of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday January 27, 2014 at Adams Funeral Home.
Melvin was born December 27, 1936 in Crosby County to Byron and Hazel Rogers Powell. He married the love of his life Ouita Fowler on June 5, 1958 in Cone Texas. Melvin enjoyed the stock shows with his children and later grandchildren. He loved all kids which was evident by his involvement in their activities. He served on the Crosby County Livestock Board, worked with the 4-H Club, was President of the Crosbyton Booster Club and loved working the chains at their football games.
Melvin is survived by his wife, two sons; Duane Powell and his wife Donna of Petersburg and Dale Powell of Plainview. He also leaves behind two brothers Elvis Dean Powell and his wife Billie of McKinney and Donnie Powell and his wife Connie of Friendswood Texas. Melvin is also survived by four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Obituary courtesy of: Adams Funeral Home
Celia “Quita” Powell, 74, of Floydada passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. Quita was born August 13, 1940 to Ralph and Jewel Fowler. She married the love of her life Melvin Powell on June 5, 1958 in Cone, Texas. Ouita was a very loving and caring person who spent much of her life making other people happy. She was a strong leader, who was devoted to her Christian faith. Ouida treated all children like they were one of her own, and always kept her sense of humor and wit no matter what situation she was going through. Ouita was preceded in death by her husband Melvin. She is survived by her two sons; Duane Powell and wife Donna of Petersburg; Dale Powell of Plainview; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Sunday May 17, 2015 from 3 to 4 pm at Adams Funeral Home in Ralls. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday May 18, 2015 at the Ralls Cemetery Chapel with burial to follow at the Ralls Cemetery under the care of Adams Funeral Home. The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Covenant Palliative Care and Lubbock Heart Hospital ICU.
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