Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Mr. John N. Powell
April 14, 1933 - July 28, 2013

Mr. John N. Powell, age 80, of Latexo, left his earthly home to be with his Lord 
and Savior on Sunday, July 28, 2013 in the East Texas Medical Center-Tyler. Mr. 
Powell was born on April 14, 1933 in Kirvin, Texas to James L. and Ora Bell 
Powell. He attended school in Latexo before joining the Army. He served two years 
and returned to Houston to work for Central Freight Lines. It was during this 
time that he met and married Irene Powell. Together they raised a family of three 
children. After retiring from Central Freight Lines, in 1980, they returned to 
Latexo where he worked and retired, from the Houston County Water Control 
District. He enjoyed travelling throughout this great country but was always 
eager to return home to tend to his garden and cattle. He was a faithful member 
of Latexo United Methodist Church and had served on the board of Latexo Cemetery 
Association for many years.

Survivors include wife, Irene Powell of Latexo; daughters, Cheryl Richter and 
husband, Donny of Baycliff, Kathy Curless and husband, Chuck of Latexo; eight 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Marek and husband, Ladis of 
Waco; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by son, Robby 
Powell; father, James L. Powell; mother, Ora Bell Neel Goldhagen; step-father, 
Joe Goldhagen; six brothers, J. L., Don, David, Joe, Lawrence Powell and Bobby 
Goldhagen.

Funeral services for Mr. John N. Powell will be held Thursday, August 1, 2013 at 
2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Richard Gillet 
officiating. Interment will follow in the Latexo Cemetery. Family will receive 
friends Thursday beginning at 11:00 a.m. 

CALLAWAY-ALLEE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements