Jerry Donald

Powell

Jerry Powell born November 16, 1941 in Bishop California to Lester Powell and Elta (Bickle) Powell. August 6 ^th , Jerry gained his wings at his home surrounded by his wife and family due to a short battle with cancer.

Jerry graduated at US Grant Highschool in OKC 1958. He served from 1958-1962 in the Air Force in a tactical fighter squadron. He was a general manager for two years at Gene Williams Chevrolet. He then became an owner of his own dealership, Powell Motor Company for twelve years, and then was club owner for 21 years and retired in August 2007.

Jerry was an avid coon, bobcat, and fox hunter. He raised and trained Quarter and Paint horses for many years. Jerry loved training and showing Mules. Throughout his life, he made and kept many friends in the dog and horse business He also enjoyed watching old westerns, listening to country music, and anything OU Sooners (Football, Basketball, and Softball).

Jerry married the love of his life Linda (Gummow) Powell, January 13 ^th , 1973. Jerry and Linda have lived happily for 50 years!

Jerry Loved his wife, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play any sport or school activities. The latest pleasure is watching his great grandson Oakley play baseball, his great granddaughters Kinley and Brayley cheer, and his great grand kids, Piper and Houston "play". As you can see, he enjoyed and loved to be around his family.

Jerry is survived by his wife Linda Jo of 50 years, Daughter Portia and Husband Calvin England, Son Shawn and wife Jamie Powell, Son Adam and wife Stephine Johnson, Grandsons Tanner and wife Nikki England, Jacob and Wife Andi England, Wyatt and wife Lauren Powell, and Rope and Wife Ashley Powell. Great Grandchildren Kinley Huckabee, Oakley Powell, Brayley Powell, Shiloh Powell, Houston Powell, and Piper England. Brother Don Powell, Father-in-law Bill Gummow and Wife Thelma and many friends and family.

Jerry is proceeded in death by his parents Lester and Elta Powell, Sister Phyllis Martin, Grandson Dalton Powell, granddaughter Paige Johnson, and mother-in-law Doris Gummow.

Jerry is adored and loved by his wife, family and friends. We will miss him daily until we meet again.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment to follow at Newcastle Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com .