Rockford- Robert L. Powell, of Rockford, formerly of Freeport, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Wesley Willows in Rockford.
Born February 25, 1926 in Knox, Pa he was the son of Amos and Mary Louise (Boyd) Powell. He married Thelma McIntyre January 12, 1952.
He was an Insurance Agent for almost 30 years.
He was a US Navy World War II and Korean Conflict veteran.
His memberships included Excelsior Masonic Lodge, Yorkrite, and White Shrine.
Surviving are his wife of Rockford; son, Howard Powell of Freeport; daughters, Barbara (Paul) Taylor of Esmond and Linda Ditsler of Southern Illinois; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchildren
His parents; 1 brother; 1 sister preceded him in death.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary with Reverend Steven Mindrup of Wesley Willows officiating. Immediately following the funeral service there will be a Masonic service.
A memorial has been established in his name.
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