Kenneth Pete Powell

January 19, 1935 - July 30, 2020
Kenneth Pete Powell

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Kenneth Pete Powell, 85, of Waldron, AR passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 19th, 1935 in Mills River, NC to Charles and Grace Powell.

Pete grew up in Mills River, NC. In his early years, he served in the Army for a brief period and was a car salesman after that. In the early 1970’s he decided he wanted to move to Arkansas and found the town of Waldron, where he lived the remainder of his life. He was a poultry farmer, a cattle rancher, and a real estate broker. He also loved to cook and have friends over and visit. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback fan, especially if they were winning. He enjoyed beginning his day meeting with friends at McDonald’s every morning and never missed his Wednesday night poker game with his friends. He was a very kind, generous man whose passion was to help people in need.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents Grace McElreath and Charles Powell; and his sister JoAnn (David) Caldwell.

He leaves behind his dear friend, Judy Starr; his three children, Teresa (Bruce) McArver, Randy (Sonia) Powell, and Judy (Bobby) Wilbanks; his three grandchildren, Chase McArver, Charity (Randy) Beallis, and Robbie Wilbanks; his three great-grandchildren, JR Powell, Ellianna Beallis, and Maverick Beallis; his sister, Pam (Mike) Barbee; a niece and nephew, and two great-nephews.

There will be a visitation at Shuler Funeral Home on Thursday, August 6, 2020, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, followed by a private graveside in Marshall, NC.

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  • August 04, 2020
    Mike Barnett says:
    Pete was a great friend to my Dad (Jack). I have fond memories of visiting Pete in Arkansas as a child and always loved hearing Pete's stories from the past, he was a great person and will be missed.

  • August 06, 2020
    Lee Powell says:
    We were so sorry to hear the news of Pete's passing. He was one of a kind! Hope he and our George are reunited & are busy sharing jokes & stories as was there favorite past time here on earth.

  • August 10, 2020
    Pat Pope says:
    Dearest Judy, So sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. He was quiet a character, reminiscing and telling stories of the things he and Bert (my husband) use to do while going to school at Mills River. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.