R. Jay Powell's Obituary
POWELL, R. JAY, entered into rest Tuesday, April 29, 2003 age 91. A native of Browning, Missouri born Monday, April 8, 1912 and a resident of Sacramento for the past 60 years. BelovedHusband of 65 years to Clara Powell. Precious father of Wilma Rice and husband Bob, Linda Pettibone-Davis and husband Chuck, Dan Powell and wife Patty, Greg Powell and wife Joanne.Loving brother of Wilma Dowdy, Imogene Runner, Nellie Reynolds and Betty Harr. Alsosurvived by 9 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by abrother Clinton Powell and a grandson Curt Pettibone. He was a charter member of Arden Church of the Nazarene, Civilian Conservation Corps, Gideon Society. He was active in all until his recent illness. He was retired from Beagle-Rice Mill Products. In lieu of flowers contributions can be madein remembrance of him to the Gideon Society P.O. Box 41013 Sacramento, CA. 344-4231. The family invites you to attend a visitation 4:00 to 8:00pm Friday, May 2, 2003 and a funeral service12:00 Noon Saturday, May 3, 2003 at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes 4701 Marysville Blvd. Sacto., CA. 922-5833. Interment to follow at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.
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