James Powell Obituary
Jim was born on Feb. 24, 1938, in Milton, Pa., one of nine children, to the late Charles and Amanda Roughton Powell. He honorably served his country from 1957 until 1961 in the United States Air Force. After serving in the Air Force, he graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy and served as a State Trooper. Upon retiring from the Pennsylvania State Police after 20 years of service, he was elected and served as a Bradford County District Judge in jurisdiction 42-3-03 from 1988 until 2000.
Jim was a member of the Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was also a member of the La Société des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux, where he chaired the registered the nurses scholarship fund for five years and also was a member of the TAC Missileers.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Sonya Powell at home; two sons, Steven (Valerie) Powell of Orlando, Fla., and Joseph (Melissa) Powell of Alexandria, Pa.; daughter, Alison Powell of Athens, Pa.; four grandchildren, Jackie, Jessica, Satchel and Delaney; great-granddaughter, Bella; and sister, Norma Parise of Carlisle, Pa.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by five brothers, William Powell, C. Robert Powell, John "Jack" Powell, Ronald Powell and Richard "Dick" Powell; and by two sisters, Lois Brown and Ruthanna Wolfe.
Private family graveside services will be held at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, Pa. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, Towanda Chapter, 105 Main St., Towanda, PA 18848 or to the 40 & 8 Nurses Scholarship Fund, c/o Murray O'Donnell, 643 Hillcrest Drive, Towanda, PA 18848, in loving memory of James O. Powell. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the P. Dean Homer Funeral Home, 206 Water St., Dushore, Pa.
To send condolences or sign the e-guestbook, please go towww.homerfuneralhome.com.
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Mike & Sue (Wrisley) Shipman
April 9, 2016
Sonya & family,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a phenomenal man; it was absolutely my privilege to have known him. Let memories of days gone by bring you smiles and laughter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Adrianne VanNoy
March 31, 2016
Sonya, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Love and prayers are sent out to all of you!
David Thomas
March 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jason and Stacey Powell
March 23, 2016
Sorry to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May all the memories bring you comfort and peace.
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Jeffrey Powell
March 23, 2016
It has been a privilege and an honor to know all of my Aunts and Uncles. Thanks to all of them for the great Powell family reunions we used to have! Uncle Jim will be missed, as are they all!
Theresa Bloomer
March 23, 2016
My prayers are with you at this time of your sorrow. Theresa Bloomer Nokomis Florida
Joanne Smith
March 23, 2016
I was very sad to hear of Uncle Jim's passing. I will certainly miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Samuel & Marie Howe
March 23, 2016
Sorry Sonyea for your loss Jim was a good man thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Jacque Wolfe-Burchanowski
March 22, 2016
We were so blessed to have the "Powell aunts and uncles" Grammy Powell left us a wonderful legacy. He is loved and will be missed.
Anne Madigan
March 22, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Thelma Thomas
March 22, 2016
So so try try to hear of James Powell passing he at one time was our inspection trooper.We enjoyed seeing.him R.I.P.
Charles and Chrisine Shearer
March 22, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Captain and Mrs. William Hillis, New Jersey State Police (Ret.)
March 22, 2016
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Jim. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and know that our special prayers are with you at this most trying time.
Julie Shay Bump
March 22, 2016
Sonya and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man. I've known him since I was a little girl and he lived across the street. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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