John W. "Jack" Powell Sr.

John W. 'Jack' Powell Sr. of Coatesville John W. "Jack" Powell, Sr., 77, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Mortimer Powell, with whom he shared 27 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his first wife, Helen M. Hart Powell, who passed away in 1983. Born in Thorndale, he was the son of the late Charles and Phyllis Anna Harper Powell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War, and received the Korean Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Powell was a carpenter by trade until his retirement in 1997, and was a member of Carpenters Union Local #465. He was a member of the Williamson Masonic Lodge #309 F&AM, the Downingtown VFW #845, Rajah Temple of Reading, and a lifetime member of the Thorndale Fire Company. Among the many things he enjoyed doing were golfing, hunting, and watching the Phillies. He loved children and was able to help many that were in need of medical care due to his association with the Shriners Club. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his sons, John W., Jr. and wife, Wanda-Lee, Thomas A. and wife Dale, Robert M. and wife, Terry Ann, and daughter, Barbara M. Foraker; and by his step-son, Charles R. Roach and step-daughter, Lisa Rohrbach. He is also survived by his brothers, Albert "Joe" Powell and William Powell; by 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 2, at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, where family and friends may call from 10 to11 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. To send online condolences, visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com.