Arthur B. Powell

1920 - 2018

Powell, Arthur B. WEATHERFORD -- Art died peacefully at age 98, on August 13. FUNERAL: 12:30 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggest, for those so inclined, memorials in Art's name would be quite appropriate and very much appreciated if given to Fosters Home for children in Stephenville, Texas. Art was born May 17, 1920 near Seymour, TX, where he graduated from high school in 1938. Shortly thereafter he was drafted into the U.S. Military. With World War II looming more imminent, Art joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. His subsequent training led him to assignment to the 13th "Jungle" Air Force as a P38 Fighter pilot in the south pacific. This tour of duty included home bases in New Guinea and the Philippines with multiple mission strikes beyond those to include, among others, the Celebes, Borneo and Saigon. Art eventually retired from the military as Lt. Colonel, Reserves. Graduating from Texas A & M in 1950 and a succeeding engineering career with General Dynamics followed his military tour. His Church of Christ membership was central to his life throughout. All in all, Art said, it was a fabulous ride which included of note his Mom and Dad, wonderful wife Janice, whom he was married to for seventy years; as well as, his brother and four sisters and so many great friends. SURVIVORS: Others, who Art included as having contributed to his life in a special way, would be his son, Marc Powell and his deceased wife, Pat and current wife Cindy.