Walter Worth Powell

WALTER WORTH POWELL, 77, a resident of Sugar Land and Houston areas for the last 55 years, passed away on Monday, October 11th, 2004 at his home. Walter was born on March 18th, 1927 in West Point, Mississippi. He graduated from Texas A+M University in 1948 with his degree in Aeronautical Engineering and then graduated from the University of Houston in 1954 with his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Walter was a Registered Engineer of the Society of Professional Engineers and retired from the Anderson Greenwood Company as the President of Anderson Greenwood International after 30 years of faithful service. Walter attended Sugar Land First United Methodist Church and his faith carries him forward today to be with God. He was a dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed fishing, golf, motorcycles and traveling with his family and friends. Walter had the unique ability of developing deep friendships with other and he valued these friendships with his family and friends deeply. Walter's sister, Virginia Phillips, Precedes him in death. Those who survive Walter are his wife of 54 years, Lucille Kathryn Powell, his sons, Steve Powell and David Powell with wife Julia and two adoring grandchildren, Nicholas and Kathryn Powell. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 13th, 2004 from 6 o'clock in the evening until 8 o'clock at The Settegast-Kopf Company Funeral Directors at Sugar Creek (US 59 at Williams Trace). A Memorial Service, honoring Walter, will be held on Thursday, October 14th, 2004 beginning at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at The Sugar Land First United Methodist Church (431 Eldridge, Sugar Land, TX) with Reverend Martin Nicholas officiating. A reception of fellowship and remembrance will follow the service at the church. In lieu of usual remembrances, those desiring to make a contribution in Walter's honor may do so to the A-Med Community Hospice (3535 Briar Park, suite 220, Houston, TX 77024, to the attention of Gloria Fox) or to the Cameo Caregivers (730 North Post Oak, suite 301, Houston, TX 77024, to the attention of Shirley McElroy). The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to the family's close friends for their support, friendship and prayers during this difficult time. You friendship continues to be invaluable.