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Jack Powell Obituary
Jack A. Powell
August 8, 1931 – October 27, 2021
HERE COMES JACK
Jack A. Powell, 90, of Lebanon, died, October 27, 2021 in Eugene.
Jack was born August 8, 1931 in Lebanon to Clarence and Florence (Miller) Powell, joining his sister Dorothy, who have all preceded him in death.
Jack was raised in Lebanon and graduated from Lebanon High School as Senior Class President and also played on the football team. Following graduation he entered the Navy and served four years during the Korean Conflict.
Before and after his naval service Jack worked for Les Cheeseman's Gas Station, which he purchased in September 1966. Jack operated the full service station and a very aggressive fuel delivery service for many years. Jack was a hardworking, honest business man. At the same time Jack was a farmer, teaching his family the importance of hard work out on Tennessee Road. For years he did custom haying for local people, his sons where instrumental in this part of the farming.
Jack came to know the Lord at a Tent Revival meeting at Southside Church of Christ. He attempted to live his life close to the Lord. He had also served as Deacon and Elder at the church.
Jack married Opal Dart on November 16, 1956 in Lebanon. They raised seven children in the home they purchased on Tennessee Road. Opal preceded him in death on August 10, 2020.
Jack is survived by his sons, John (Delene), Kenny (Jolene), Leon, Cecil (Kathy), Leslie (Froukje) and Dale, daughter, Treva (Mitchell) Walton, brother-in-law, Ed (Joyce) Dart, 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 8, 2021. at Southside Church of Christ. Private burial will be at the Lebanon IOOF Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for the family go to www.hustonjost.com
Contributions in his memory may be made to Hippo Valley Christian Mission or Team Expansion – Moore and sent in care of Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 W. Grant St., Lebanon, OR 97355.
THERE GOES JACK...
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Rose Urban {formerly Burnett}
November 10, 2021
It was with a heavy heart that I read the news of Jack's passing. The whole family was simply a pleasure to know! Jack just lived life to the fullest and ALWAYS had a big ole smile on his face when he saw you. I just loved his whole family. We lived on their road right across the field from Ernie Faulkner back in the day. We had to get rid of the Dalmation dog we had 'cause he kept going over & killing Ernie's chickens,,,,,NOT a way to be in good graces with your neighbors! There were many good folks who lived out there during those days and I'm honored to have been in their presence, if only for a while. Prayers for the remaining family.
Marsha (Faulkner) Holly
November 10, 2021
My Dad , Elmer, was a neighbor on Tennesse Rd. In fact Dad was born (1918) and raised on that road. He spoke fondly of the Powell family.
Ron Jordan
November 9, 2021
Jack was a Lebanon Icon and I'm very proud to be able to call him my long time "Friend"..He will be dearly missed by all.
Kim and Cory Koos
November 8, 2021
Every road in Tennessee should be named "Jack Powell Rd." We will miss Jack and his cheerful demeanor- but he is always in our heart as we pass the gas station and travel on Jack's roads.
Dick & Jan Mitsch
November 7, 2021
Our hearts go out to the family of Jack Powell & saddens our hearts!
We we knew Jack (also know his so. John) & patronized his gas station north of town for many years when we lived out that way. He was a good man and sooo friendly, such a happy go lucky person; quite the kidder. A very special dear man!!
I´m sure he will be missed by all.
Our Love & prayersTo his family,
Dick & Jan Mitsch
Ron Donnelly
November 5, 2021
So sorry to hear of Jacks passing,I first met Jack in 1971 at his service station where if you honked when passing you always got a big grin and a big wave,and when you saw him in his truck he would do the same grinning and that big wave! Jack was one of a kind,a hard working farmer and business man that always went out of his way to be friendly and if you needed help he was there to do what needed to be done.His son John JP is the same way i always looked forward to seeing them both.I can truly say Jack will be missed! "THERE GOES JACK!!!"
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