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Dwight Powell Obituary
Dwight R. Powell, 82, of Exeter Township, passed on Sunday, May 10, 2015 in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center.
He was the husband of Barbara J. (Smith) Powell, with whom he celebrated their 62nd anniversary on April 4.
Born in Tulsa, OK, he was a son of the late James Dewey and Ottilla (Marx) Powell.
Dwight was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War and a graduate of Virginia Tech, with honors, in 1958, with a degree in Civil Engineering.
He was a member of Schwarzwald U.C.C.-Jacksonwald, where he was a former consistory member, a member of the Union Lodge #479 F&AM and the Rajah Shrine (Mounted Patrol), the trails construction manager for the Schuylkill River Greenway Association, where he was honored with a bridge-naming in 2014, 20-year former member of the Exeter Township Planning Commission, The International Brotherhood of Magicians and was a founding member of the Swing Fever Big Band.
Dwight was a civil engineer, owning Powell Engineering Contractors since 1971. He previously had been a construction superintendent for Windsor Service.
In addition to his wife, Dwight is survived by two sons, G. Kirby Powell, husband of Dr. Debra L. Powell of New Jerusalem, and Glen R. Powell, husband of Tracy L. of Exeter Township; one daughter, Deborah J., wife of Kenneth Fleischmann of Ellicott City, MD; seven grandchildren: Kyle, Rachel, Kelsey, Andrew, Lauren, Taylor and Connor; two great-grandchildren, Colton and Mackenzie; and one brother, Bruce M. Powell, husband of Dorothy of Fayetteville, AK.
He was predeceased by his brother, Donald.
Visitation with family and friends will be held from 3:00-4:00 p.m., with Masonic Services beginning at 4:00 p.m., followed by a religious service on Friday, May 15, 2015 in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Ave., Mt. Penn. Interment private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Antioch Cemetery Association, C/O Virginia Erwin, 224 Plum Lane, Cumberland, VA 23040.
For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.
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Becky Sandifer
May 14, 2015
My heart is heavy after hearing of your loss. Tex loved and embraced all of our famlies from the oldest to the youngest. Smith, Carruthers and Floyd.
He was a treasure and dearly loved.
My love and prayers are with all of you. Know for sure, he is in God's loving arms.
Becky ~
Mike Powell
May 14, 2015
Our Condolences go out to Bruce, Dwight's brother, Bobbie and the entire family.No harder loss than a Husband,Father and Grand Father. I know he will be Missed Greatly..God has received another Angel in Heaven....
Kristy Knutson
May 13, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Dwight 's passing. My folks so enjoyed doing Shriner events with Bobbie and Dwight. I just know Dad is happy to see him, sit down and have some laughs together in heaven. My love to you all.
Esther G.. (Hcgh)
May 13, 2015
Deb, May the peace of God be with you and your family.
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Patty Long and Family
May 13, 2015
It has been an extreme pleasure knowing Dwight for over 20 years. He always amazed us with his magic or his jokes. We shared many family holidays and functions with him and he will be missed. Our condolences go out to Bobbie, Debbie, Kirby, Glen and all the family. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
May 13, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss Debbie.
Nickie O'Rourke, HCGH
Barry Schlouch
May 13, 2015
Deb and I are forever grateful for Dwight's love, encouragement and support of our family and our business. We will miss him and always remember him.
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