Gerald Mason Powell

1938 - 2017

Gerald Mason Powell obituary, 1938-2017, Owenton , KY

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald & New Funeral Home - Main St.

202 N. Main Street

Owenton, Kentucky

Gerald Powell Obituary

OWENTON, Ky. - Gerald Mason Powell, 78, of Owenton, passed away Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Piketon, Ohio.
Born July 12, 1938, in Owen County, he was the son of the late Robert and Oletta Mason Powell and the widower of Louise Byrd Powell. Gerald was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson Tanner Duke as well as his brother Bobby Powell.
His faith was very important to him and sustained he and his family through many hardships. He was a devout member of Owenton First Baptist Church. Not only was he a dedicated employee for 39 years with Kentucky Utilities, but he also developed life-long friendships with his co-workers and employees. Gerald had a passion for raising, riding and showing quarter horses. He was affiliated for many years with the Quarter Horse Association where he held several offices and was very active. One of his greatest joys was trail riding with friends and family. He also enjoyed woodworking, raising a vegetable garden and traveling with friends and family.
Gerald was a kind-hearted, loving and influential leader in the Owenton community. During his lifetime he was a member of the Owenton City Council, Pioneer Saddle Club, and the Rotary Club, through which he received the Paul Harris Award. He also contributed much of his free time to the Owen County 4-H Horse Club.
Surviving are his wife Brenda Wilson Powell; his daughter, Millie Carolyn Duke and her husband Fred; his sister, Shirley Walker and husband Bobby and his granddaughter Mason Blair Duke.
McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the Seminary Street location from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday with Bro. Brad Banks and Bro. Robert Baker presiding.
Memorial contributions may be made to Young Life Christian Organization, 1020 Industrial Road, Suite 78, Lexington KY 40505; The American Lung Association or Owen County Friends of Animals.

Published by The News-Herald from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2017.
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My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

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February 2, 2017

Brenda and Millie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Stakley

January 26, 2017

Brenda and Millie I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Stakley

January 26, 2017

I am deeply sorry for your loss
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January 26, 2017

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

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January 20, 2017

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Seminary Street location, KY

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248 W. Seminary Street, Owenton, KY

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