Brian Powell, 57, of Orange, Texas, formerly of Heyworth, died Sept. 6, 2017, in Lake Charles, La., of cancer after a brief illness.

 

Brian was the son of Terry and Nelda Powell. He married Kristi Smith in 1979. They have two sons, Caleb and Wyatt, all surviving. Other survivors are his mom; his brother, Patrick; sister-in-law, Lori; nephew, Spencer; aunt, Reta Martens family; Dagley family; mother-in-law, Darlene Smith; uncle, Dennis Powell; and other dear relatives in Illinois, Missouri and Texas.

 

Going before him were his dad, Terry; his brother, Kyle; father-in-law,Wendell Smith; and grandparents.

 

Brian was a member of Heyworth Christian Church; graduated Heyworth High School; studied GM automotive; and along with his dad and brothers, he operated Powell's Texaco full-service station in Heyworth. He worked at Baum Chevrolet before moving to Texas. He currently worked at Granger Chevrolet in Orange, Texas.

 

Memorials made be made to the American Cancer Society. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.