Clark Powell

Clark Powell, 74, of Kinta, passed away Saturday August 27, 2022 at Muskogee Veterans Hospital. He was born May 28, 1948 in Kinta to Oren C. "Strut" & Lena O. (Cummings) Powell. He grew up at Kinta and graduated from Kinta High School Class of 1966. He worked at the Ammunition Plant in McAlester for a year before serving in the United States Army in Vietnam as a Combat Wheel Mechanic for 3 years. Clark returned home and married Connie Mahan on April 14, 1972 and made their home in Quinton for many years until settling at Tucker Knob in the mid 1990's. Clark worked for State of Oklahoma for 8 years with the Oklahoma Commodity Warehouse. He began his career of 35 years from 1978 to 2013 for Mustang Fuel, Enogex and OG&E in the natural gas production industry until his retirement. He was a gifted five tool athlete and played on a men's softball team for many years. He was known for his towering home runs and his cannon arm. He played well into his 50's and was a force until his last game. Clark was a member of the first Kinta Basketball Team to qualify for state. He loved going to watch his kids and grandkids play sports. Clark is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Connie Powell of the home; 2 sons, Danny Powell of Kinta, Dustin & Melanie Powell of Kinta; grandchildren, Oren Powell of Kinta, Paislee & Lillee Powell of Kinta; 2 of papa's special buddie's, Clancey & Jaxtyn Walker of Quinton; 2 sisters, Gayla Moore of Muskogee, Kay Farriell and husband Odell of Kinta; a brother-in-law, Riley Roberts of Muskogee; in-laws, Eugene & Wilma Mahan of Kinta. Clark is preceded in death by his parents, O.C. "Strut" & Lena Powell; 2 sisters, Loeta Bryant & Anna Lou Roberts; brother-in-law, Jesse Mahan. Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in the Kinta Old Gymnasium with Reverend Greg Cox officiating. Eulogist: Reverend Mike Mills. Pallbearers include Chuck Parson, Rick Parson, Danny Parson, Blake Cox, Tony Cox, Jerry Ward, Steve Lynch, Terry Hayes, Bill Holt , Kevin Lynch. Burial will follow in Sans Bois Cemetery with Military Honors by VFW Post 4446 under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Clark Powell

May 28, 1948 - August 27, 2022