Dan Powell

Don Dale Powell age 84 of Wewoka, OK departed this life at his home in Wewoka, OK September 16, 2023. He was born November 20, 1938 in Lawton, OK to the late Clarence Powell and Erta Gibson Powell Don was a 1956 graduate of Central High School and received an Associate Degree from Eastern Oklahoma State College, Wilburton, OK. Don retired in 1982 as Lieutenant from Oklahoma Highway Patrol. He was owner and operator of P & H Construction and retired recently. Prior to working for Oklahoma Highway Patrol he worked five years for Lawton Police Department. Don raised beef cattle for decades on his farm.

Don married Cheryl Chatham Bailey February 1,1980 in Jay, Oklahoma. He was of the Baptist faith.

Preceding Don in death are his parents son Shawn Powell, great-granddaughter Tinley Powell, six brothers Freddie Powell, Jimmy Powell, R.D. Powell, Willard Powell, Walt Powell and Eddie Powell.

Survivors include his wife Cheryl Powell of Wewoka, OK, son Stephen Powell (Patti) of Wewoka, OK, step-daughter Leah Bailey (Will Hudgens) of Dallas, TX, stepson Dennis Bailey Jr. (SiSI) of Frederick, OK; grandsons Shane Powell, (Taylor) of Wewoka, OK and Chase Powell, (Lacey) of Wewoka, OK; great-grandchildren Addie Powell, Timber Powell, Cruz Powell, Sadie Powell, and Trooper Powell.

In lieu of flowers Cheryl request donations be made to Wewoka Animal Shelter.

Pall Bearers will be Oklahoma Highway Patrol Honor Guard.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday September 20, 2023 at Stout-Phillips Funeral Chapel with Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chaplain Sam Garner officiating. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home.