Donald A. Powell

Donald A. Powell, age 90, of Frankford, DE, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

Donald was born at the Fenwick Island Lighthouse on August 25, 1935, son of the late Elmer J. Powell and the late Mattie H. (Gray) Powell. He was a proud graduate of Lord Baltimore High School, Class of 1953, and honorably served his country in the Army National Guard from 1957 to 1963.

A lifelong farmer, Donald began farming in 1953 and continued until his retirement in 2007. Throughout his career, he was recognized as a National Corn Grower multiple times and served as a Dekalb/Channel corn seed dealer. Known for his strong work ethic and dedication, Donald worked tirelessly to provide for his family and take care of the land he loved.

In his younger years, he enjoyed quail hunting with his father. He also served his community as manager of the Beaver Dam Canal Tax Ditch and as a member of both the Farm Preservation Board and the Soil Conservation Board. Donald was a proud member of the American Legion Post #24 in Dagsboro, DE.

Donald and his beloved wife, Paula, shared many wonderful years together and loved traveling, especially spending time at their home in Myrtle Beach, SC.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Andrea Powell Harrison in 2010; a granddaughter, Ashely Nicole Baker in 2001 and a brother, Charles J. Powell in 1964. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Paula (Cropper) Powell; two sons, Rexford T. Powell and his wife, Suzette and James Randy Powell and his wife, Judy; five grandchildren, Bethany Powell Jones and her husband, Jordan, James R. Powell, Jr., Jodie E. Powell, Trevor Grady Harrison and Gregory Tucker Harrison and six great grandchildren, Isabella Grace Jones, Alexandra Dupre Jones, Ariella Skye Jones, Adalynn Brooke Jones, Ashton Gabriel Jones and Maverick James Powell.

A visitation will be held from 10 AM to 12 noon on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970, where a funeral service will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Mariner's Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Donald's name to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.