Cw2 Roy Clark Powell, Us Army, (Ret.)

CW2 Roy Clark Powell, US Army, (Ret.), 83 of Abilene, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. A visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Piersall Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut Street.

Roy was born in Marion, Virginia on July 20, 1932 to Otis and Ethel Powell. In 1951, Roy joined the U.S. Army and would serve his country for the next 20 years. He earned the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, 2nd Class and received decorations for his service in Vietnam, including a Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal. On February 6, 1955, Roy married the love of his life, Jessie Janiece Bond. After Roy’s retirement from the Army, he was a toolpusher in the oil industry for the next 20 years. He loved fishing and playing cards.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Ethel Powell, and by his beloved wife, Jessie. He is survived by his son Timothy Powell of Abilene and daughter Mrs. Toby (Nancy) Tyler of Abilene. In addition, he is survived by five grandchildren; Lindsey Roberson, Luke & Heather Roberson, Lance & Shannon Roberson, Aaron Powell, and Anne Powell, as well as three great grandchildren; Mason Coe, and Paige & Brooklyn Roberson and many extended family members and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Services Network, 100 Chestnut, Suite 100, Abilene, TX, 79602. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com.