OSTRANDER — William A. “Bill” Powell, 70, of Ostrander, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, following a brief illness, in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, with his loving family at his side. Bill was born on April 17, 1952, in Delaware to William C. and Frances (Cremeans) Powell.
He was a 1970 graduate of the North Union High School. Following his graduation, Bill joined his family and worked on the family dairy farm in Ostrander, for many years. He then had worked at Quality Farm and Fleet for a number of years and then at ACE Hardware in Delaware, where he retired. Bill was well known and liked by everyone. One of the best-known phrases that he said to all of his customers was “What can I do to help you today?” Bill loved everything sports, but especially The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals. He also enjoyed playing golf and traveling and spending time with his family in Pigeon Forge, TN. Bill was a very loving husband to his wife, Lynnelle, a city girl from Detroit.
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Surviving is his loving wife, Lynnelle (Murray) Powell, whom he married on April 7, 1979; son, William Jason (Staci) Powell of Marion; grandchildren, William Roger Powell, Paige Madison Powell, Sarah Mills and Jason Anthony Powell; great grandson, Huxley Kage Waters; father, William C. Powell; sister, Lisa Morone; nephew, Justin Morone; aunt, Avilon Stovall of CT; cousin, Kenny (Andrea) Stovall of NY; sisters-in-law, Marlene, Marieda (Lewis) and Dianne (Lester); brother-in-law, Paul; numerous nieces and nephews; and his very special lifelong friend, Danny Cox of Magnetic Springs, OH.
Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Powell.
At Bill’s request, there will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Delaware County Humane Society.
The Robinson Funeral Home, Delaware, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
To share memories or to leave condolences for the family, please visit: www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.
Published by The Delaware Gazette from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2022.