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BORN
1950
DIED
2007
Bill Powell Obituary
Memorials: Contributions may be made to the Kimbell Art Museum, Amon Carter Museum, Texas Ranger Heritage Society or the Woolaroc Museum.
Bill was born Nov. 16, 1950, in Denton to William Grady and Alma Faye Nash Powell. Bill Powell was a man of varied interests and accomplishments as an author, poet, firearms expert, martial artist, world traveler, motorcycle enthusiast and radical. He was many things to many people, but always remained true to himself.
Survivors: Daughters, Kira Powell of Orlando, Fla., and Julie Sydow of Oregon; sons, Erin Powell of Dallas and William Kelly Powell of Wisconsin; grandchild, Hunter Collins; and best friend of over 40 years, Jack Fowler.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bill Powell
Sponsored by Miss Vicky.
Julianna Dooley Sydow
April 1, 2024
miss U dad U would be proud of me love U julie
Julianna Dooley Sydow
February 23, 2024
Missing you Bill. Your daughter. Juliana. Godspeed..
Julianna Dooley Sydow
February 17, 2024
Thinking of you daily. OneLove. JDS
Julianna Dooley Sydow
January 20, 2024
Everyday that passes I realize how lucky I am. Bill was incredible. MWD Sr is a hero. We love you both. My father and my Dad. JDS
Julianna Dooley Sydow
January 19, 2024
I love you Bill. Going to look at bikes soon. Your foreshadowing was spot on. JDS
Julianna Sydow
November 18, 2023
Hope you got my message. OneLove. JS
Julianna Sydow
November 18, 2023
I love you Dad. I did not forget. Just a day or 2 behind. Godspeed.
rick alexander
February 7, 2021
Still thinking of Bill.
What a loss.
i use his wisdom often.
Rick Alexander
July 27, 2019
I think about Bill often.
Many of his words and thoughts were well thought out and timeless.
I do miss him.
Mike Dubose
July 26, 2019
Bill's spirit lives on in his daughter Julie.
Junie
February 19, 2017
10yr have passed and it is still so hard to imagine you gone. Miss you my friend.
China
Rick Alexander
February 22, 2016
Bill, Me and Bobby
Louis Sironen
December 8, 2013
Louis Sironen
December 8, 2013
March 4, 2011
Billy,
You still live in my heart, mind and thoughts.
Miss you.
The Peach
Julie Sydow
February 11, 2010
Love you and miss you Dad.
Juliana Sydow
Jamie Young
February 5, 2009
I went to your grave this weekend and as I was on this site leaving yet another good bye for another. I found myself missing your friendship. I am sorry I did not do a spell check on the last comment I left when I first signed this book. I suppose many of us will always feel regret. You were such a smart man that was an inspiration to be around. I feel so honored to have been apart of your race team and to have spent so much time with you in 2006.
Still missing you, Regards,
Jamie Young
May 28, 2008
When I dream of you, Bill, it's the only time I don't miss you.
Sometimes I wish sleep was forever.
Tammy
April 3, 2008
I still miss you. Guess I always will.
Shannon
March 29, 2008
You are in my thoughts daily.
I cherish all the time we had together.
Miss your smile and laughter, and love of life.
Everytime I see a motorcycle, I think of you, wishing it was you rolling down my street.
I WILL see you on the flip side.
Still missing you.......
kermit o'neal
February 10, 2008
Bill Powell, was a good freind to have. I'll be thinking of him from time to time. Gods speed,fair well.
Cory W
October 3, 2007
Bill,
You are still always missed. Every time I hold a gun, every time I pull the throttle back on a bike, every time I am in thought, you still come in and talk to me.
We went to see you a while back and I hope you are at peace.
I'll be looking for you on the other side.
Your pal,
Cory
July 3, 2007
I loved you Billy. I didn't know.
The Peach
louis sironen
May 14, 2007
Still miss you Bill. I think of you each time I start up a bike. I can still hear your voice telling me the intricacies of each one and smiling as you suggest that I, "warm up tires and see what it will do".
Me and the boys will be riding up to see your stone soon. We will be bringing you a little something.
kathleen middleton
April 10, 2007
Bill, you will always be in our hearts and on our minds.
Officers Herb and Kathy Middleton
Tammy
March 29, 2007
I guess I have been too far out of touch for far too long. I just found out today about Bill. There was a point in my life when Bill actually made it worth living. He would come and get me and MAKE me go out. He never allowed me to be sad. "Sadness gets in the way of livin" he would say. The years we hung out together were hard and fast and I loved each and every moment of it. I'm sad and broken hearted and yet at the same time I'm relieved for him because his journey is over in this world. I have no doubt that where ever Bill is, he has set the place on it's ear. Good-bye my dear. There will always be a place for you in my heart. You will be missed.
Tam
Mims Reed
March 12, 2007
Better tomorrows Bill...we will miss you for sure.
Mims
Miss Vicky
March 11, 2007
Dear Billy, my sweet William
It has been a whole month now since your passing. Each day I miss you more than the last. Contending with this overwhelming sadness is the most difficult challenge I have ever faced. Just as you wanted the hands of time to reverse their course forward, I also wish for that desperately. We were so good together, so very happy in our love.
All that keeps me sane is thinking you are keeping company with each great hero of your admiration, there in whatever spiritual realm you finally found.
Darling, I am lost without you. I miss you so...
Frank Houx
March 9, 2007
Bill will be missed. He shared his knowledge of the gun business with many of us over the years. Most important, if he told you something, you knew that's how it was. You could trust him, and so often that's not the case in the business. I knew him for many years, and his passing was way too early for a man that was so passionate about life.
Grant Nelson
March 8, 2007
To the most interesting and magnetic person I have ever met - Even in the short time we were acquainted, it strikes even me with sorrow. You were a man with unmatched character and personality. I will always miss riding with you Wild Bill.
Kelly Powell
February 22, 2007
My dad was a fascinating man. He was the most fiercely independent and single-minded person I've ever known. Women were enchanted by him, and men wanted to be his friends.
He leaves behind many friends that have been close to him for decades, and I think that speaks a great deal about him.
His interest, loves, and talents were widespread and deep. He lived every day of his life the way he chose, pursuing his passions.
His influence still informs so much of my daily life; from my own interests, to the way I look at art, to the foods I enjoy, to large parts of my worldview. I think of him in many small ways throughout the day, and always have.
His loss leaves a much, much bigger void in my life than I knew it would. I miss my dad.
Kira Powell
February 21, 2007
My father was an amazing man. He was many things to many people. Everyone who knew him received a unique and true friendship. He never showed all of his sides to any one person. And only allowed people to know what he chose. Whatever he was to you or however he touched your heart it is uniquely yours to be treasured.
My heart aches to hear him call me "his little ray of sunshine" again. He was always just "Daddy" to me and that was enough.
Shannon
February 18, 2007
Long Shadows
In the still blue skies,
Where glorious heavens and earth meet
In the breathless air,
In the morn burdened with incense,
Among the rich shadows of a noon-day,
Among the long shadows of an evening,
Amidst the radiant clouds of the setting sun,
On the path on the waters at the close of the day,
There I will meet with my love.
I miss you
Bill is 2nd from left, with his riding pals in the Texas Hill Country 2004. Bill's enthusiasm was contagious!
February 17, 2007
Bill Nash
February 17, 2007
Bill Powell, 21st. century renaissance man & iconoclast, you were one of my dearest friends for 30 years. Your intelligence, erudition, wit, love of great books, art, music, spirits, machines and all-out joie de vivre made you one in a million. Your passing has left a void in my heart. I will always treasure our times together. Godspeed, Brother.
Ray Brockie
February 16, 2007
As we travel through life, I believe we gather a little from each person we meet. Some good, some bad. I always try to be among good people so that I can draw goodness from them. From Bill, I drew a lot.
J. C.
February 16, 2007
Always a straight shooter. We will miss you.
H G
February 16, 2007
May the Road be smoother and the Girls prettier, I hope you made it there in full speed. So long Buddy, until we ride again.
Cory White
February 15, 2007
Wild Bill,
Where did the time go? As I write this, the pain fills my core and catches me off guard. You are by far one of the greatest people I have ever had the pleasure of being friends with. You shared so much and gave so much. You were a fatherfigure, friend, inspiration, mentor, source of knowledge, genius, role-model, life of the party, and overall great human being. We lost a true one-of-a-kind good guy. I close my eyes and see you in the next life providing entertainment and sharing stories to all that are around you. I hope that the last breath that you gave here was without pain and without suffering. You never did hesitate to give a fight and showed that right to the end. There's not many moments that go by that I don't reminisce on the good times and start feeling the pain. Solice is found in knowing that each moment we shared was great and I soaked up the time I had with you. My children and later ancestors will know and benefit from the knowledge that you so unselfishly shared. In your honor will I further travel down life's path in your shadow.
"And in my darkest moment, fetal and weeping.
The moon tells me a secret. My confidant.
As full and bright as I am, this light is not my own
A million light reflections pass over me
It's source is bright and endless."
Catch you on the flip side....
Your pal forever,
Cory
Louis Sironen
February 15, 2007
Lower Left Corner:
To clarify my entry below. If you get time to ride out to the grave site, after the headstone is put in, check the GRASS below the lower left corner of the headstone for momentos left. We didn't want the original post to be confused with having anything to do with the headstone itself. We would not want that touched.
Dale & Dana Smart
February 15, 2007
Bill, We loved you very much. You will be missed. Your children will always have family in Texas.
February 15, 2007
Bill, The road will be alot smoother from now on. I will miss you for now, knowing that we will all share time together again.
The Dutchman
We were all so happy at Bonneville determined to obtain victory on the Salt Flat as Rookies.
February 14, 2007
Bonneville Salt Flat 2006 Fort Worth Texas Victory 50th Anniversay of the origional Fort Worth Texas Triumph Salt Flat Victory Gift to all Fort Worth Texas From Wild Bill Powell a True TEXAS Legend!
February 14, 2007
Pride of Texas Rocket Success. The Dream of A Man with Amazing Determination! Glory to Wild Bill the Texas Rocket!
February 14, 2007
My father (paul) who Bill helped to replace when away. Cory, a true brother.
February 14, 2007
Bill and I. this is where we belonged!! Paul, Cory, and I will never see it the same without you Bill!!
February 14, 2007
My brother (Grant) Bobby, Bill (on the Hellcat) and Larry
February 14, 2007
Bobby and the Italian section of the shop!
February 14, 2007
My bike library. He let me check them out by the 1/2 dozen!
February 14, 2007
Bill on the Dyno. He LOVED this!
February 14, 2007
Hill Country. That is Wild Bill walking
February 14, 2007
Michelle Bushong
February 14, 2007
Wild Bill - we loved you so. You've touched so many lives and made us all feel special. You are missed. We will think of you often and fondly. We send our condolences to your family. Deepest Sympathy, Michelle and "Maddy".
Wild Bill's Texas Rocket Team Grand Canyon
February 14, 2007
Wild Bill's Texas Rocket Team
February 14, 2007
Louis Sironen
February 14, 2007
I can't begin to describe the way I feel or the loss that I have suffered. The pain is just starting to hit. The tears are just beginning to flow.
Friend. Mentor. 2nd Father. BILL!
Each ride I ride; every movie I watch; each Gun I shoot; each story I tell; they will be dedicated to you. For none of these will be the same without you.
Friends after the headstone is put down, check the lower left corner when you have time to ride up there and pay your respects
Paul Valentine
February 14, 2007
So Long Bill.
You will be missed. I enjoyed our chats and SixGun talk.
RIP Buddy!
Jamie Young
February 14, 2007
Bill Powell was a highly respected, intellgent, and adventurous man. He had pride and treated others with respect. Wild Bill treated women with respect and kindness. He was reliable and dependable. Fort Worth will never be the same with out him. Long Live Team Texas Rocket 2006! In Feb. 2006 we drove to Grapevine to see "Worlds Fatest Indian" and by August 2006 we traveled to Bonneville and as a team set the record for the fastest "Texas" Rocket. I had an amazing time with Bill riding his wild modern horses. We had a blast together in so many ways. My heart is broken, but my life has been deeply touched by this great man. Feel free to contact me [email protected]
I have so much that I want to share.
Kermit ONeal
February 14, 2007
There was only one Wild Bill. We'll miss his wit, independence and love of bikes. Godspeed from all of us.
Brant Lynch
February 14, 2007
God Bless you Mr. Powell. I will miss you at the dealership. See ya soon.
Miss Vicky
February 14, 2007
Memorial Service Details are on this link:
http://tinyurl.com/2d8fcm
My heart is so very heavy with grief words will not suffice.
Bill Cooley
February 13, 2007
Peace be with you Wild Bill. Let the roads be smooth and the weather fair for your great ride and may your aim always be true.
Byron
February 13, 2007
Peace be with you Wild Bill. The world has lost a Great One.
Scooterjay
February 13, 2007
Godspeed brother
Hank Pope
February 13, 2007
I wish to express my greatest sympathy to the family of Bill Powell and I know you will each and all miss him greatly. May the Lord bless each of you,keep you,and smile upon you for this and the days to come.
David Meers IV
February 12, 2007
You will be missed dearly
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