Cecil Ray Powell
March 7, 1941 ~ October 3, 2017 (age 76) 76 Years OldShare Tribute:
Cecil Ray Powell, 76, of Baytown, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, in Houston.
Cecil was born March 7, 1941 in Houston, to parents; Barnie and Gladys Barclay Powell and has been a lifelong resident of the Baytown area. He was a veteran of the US Army, a retired lineman from GTE, and a member of the Garth Road Church of Christ. He also enjoyed bowling, reading, and wood working.
Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his parents, and brother: Richard Powell. He is survived by his wife of 44 years: Marguerite Park Powell, children: Stewart Powell, Curtis Powell, Debra Jones and husband Allen, Christa Powell, and Michael Powell and fiancé Nancy, stepchildren: Ann Bray and Thomas Parker and wife Margie, sister: Janice Dauphin, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren along with other relatives, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017, at the Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home Chapel with burial following at Cedarcrest Cemetery in Baytown.
For those who desire, donations may be made to the Garth Road Church of Christ at 10030 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521, in Cecil’s name.