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Harry Lee Powell

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Harry Lee Powell

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
14 Jan 2021 (aged 82)
Texas, USA
Burial
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA Add to Map
Plot
SECTION 77, SITE 1410
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Harry Lee Powell
July 31, 1938 - January 14, 2021
Internment January 27, 2021, 9:00AM

Harry Lee Powell was born on July 31, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lewis Sr. and Emma Lee Powell. He was the third of four siblings: Lewis Powell Jr., Jean Powell Harvey and Ollie Jerome Powell; all of whom preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Liberty Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1957, Harry graduated from DuSable High School. He attended Chicago Technical College where he earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended the Illinois Technical Institute. Harry received an MBA in Business and Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.

He enlisted in the United States Army in 1961 and served his country as an electrical specialist and computer technician. Harry attained the rank of SP4 and was honorably discharged after three years of diligent service.

Over the years, Harry had an impressive professional career. He worked for Motorola, Honeywell, Stromberg Data Graphics, and Harris Corporation. Throughout his career, he had managerial responsibilities in the areas of Field Engineering, Accounts Receivable and Union Negotiations. In 1983, he relocated to Dallas with the Harris Corporation. In 1987, Harry became an Allstate Insurance Agency Owner in Farmers Branch, Texas and retired after 20 years.

On May 23, 1992, Harry was united in marriage to Rita Heath. Together they travelled extensively capturing many moments in photos. While at home, they enjoyed entertaining family and friends. One of Harry’s passions was relaxing in the backyard, and his favorite pastime was planting roses and various varieties of palm and fruit trees.

For over 32 years, Harry served as a faithful Man of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (MOI) and enjoyed attending many Regional Conferences and National Conventions.

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, Harry received his wings. He fought the good fight and after a long illness, God called him home.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife: Rita Heath-Powell, his son: Ronald (Shari) Powell of Chicago, Illinois; daughter-in-love: Belinda Twitty of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren: LaShaun Powell, Reynaldo Powell and D’Andre Powell; great grandchildren: Morgan Conley, Torin Hall, William Johnson and Dominic Powell; great-great grandchildren: Jonathan and Dushawn Bradley; sisters-in-law: Tommie Powell of Lynwood, Illinois and Ardella Powell of Chicago, Illinois; brother-in-law: John (Charlotte) McGlothen of Jackson, Mississippi; nieces: Jacqueline Harvey, Emma Crosby, Stephanie Powell, and Della Rose Powell; nephews: Vincent Powell, Lewis Powell, Larry Powell, Milton Harvey, and Bud Powell; cousin: Tanya (Clyde) Poe of Jackson, Mississippi and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas.

Interment will be held at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.
Harry Lee Powell
July 31, 1938 - January 14, 2021
Internment January 27, 2021, 9:00AM

Harry Lee Powell was born on July 31, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lewis Sr. and Emma Lee Powell. He was the third of four siblings: Lewis Powell Jr., Jean Powell Harvey and Ollie Jerome Powell; all of whom preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Liberty Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.

In 1957, Harry graduated from DuSable High School. He attended Chicago Technical College where he earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. He also attended the Illinois Technical Institute. Harry received an MBA in Business and Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management.

He enlisted in the United States Army in 1961 and served his country as an electrical specialist and computer technician. Harry attained the rank of SP4 and was honorably discharged after three years of diligent service.

Over the years, Harry had an impressive professional career. He worked for Motorola, Honeywell, Stromberg Data Graphics, and Harris Corporation. Throughout his career, he had managerial responsibilities in the areas of Field Engineering, Accounts Receivable and Union Negotiations. In 1983, he relocated to Dallas with the Harris Corporation. In 1987, Harry became an Allstate Insurance Agency Owner in Farmers Branch, Texas and retired after 20 years.

On May 23, 1992, Harry was united in marriage to Rita Heath. Together they travelled extensively capturing many moments in photos. While at home, they enjoyed entertaining family and friends. One of Harry’s passions was relaxing in the backyard, and his favorite pastime was planting roses and various varieties of palm and fruit trees.

For over 32 years, Harry served as a faithful Man of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. (MOI) and enjoyed attending many Regional Conferences and National Conventions.

On Thursday, January 14, 2021, Harry received his wings. He fought the good fight and after a long illness, God called him home.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife: Rita Heath-Powell, his son: Ronald (Shari) Powell of Chicago, Illinois; daughter-in-love: Belinda Twitty of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren: LaShaun Powell, Reynaldo Powell and D’Andre Powell; great grandchildren: Morgan Conley, Torin Hall, William Johnson and Dominic Powell; great-great grandchildren: Jonathan and Dushawn Bradley; sisters-in-law: Tommie Powell of Lynwood, Illinois and Ardella Powell of Chicago, Illinois; brother-in-law: John (Charlotte) McGlothen of Jackson, Mississippi; nieces: Jacqueline Harvey, Emma Crosby, Stephanie Powell, and Della Rose Powell; nephews: Vincent Powell, Lewis Powell, Larry Powell, Milton Harvey, and Bud Powell; cousin: Tanya (Clyde) Poe of Jackson, Mississippi and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 2021, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas.

Interment will be held at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.

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