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Gary Powell Obituary
June 10, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - Former Western Illinois University employee Gary Powell, 81, of Colchester, passed away May 20.
Powell worked in WIU Building Services for 20 years before retiring in 2006. Previously, he served as a medical specialist in the U.S. Army and was an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Powell, son Joseph E. Powell, Alabama; grandchild Zachary (Amanda) Powell, North Carolina; great grandchildren Sean and Ciera; brothers Lyle Powell, Macomb, David Powell, Colorado Springs, CO, Danny (Billie) Powell, Colchester; sister Luella (Phil) Reno, Bushnell, along with many nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Susie Wayland Powell; brothers Charles and Bruce and sisters Barbara Schoonover, Beverly Roberts and Kay Hocker.
To read more on Powell's life or to send condolences, visit jonesmortuaryfh.com/obituary/Gary-Powell.
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