Powell Douglas' Obituary
Powell Douglas passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 5, 2023 at his home in Campton Hills, Illinois where he had been living for the past five years. Powell was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on November 8, 1933. Powell is survived by his son Mark and daughter-in-law Beth of Anderson, MO and his daughter and son-in-law Margie and Fred Wampnar of Campton Hills, IL. He had four grandchildren who worshipped their Grandad. They are Dylan Douglas and wife Logan, Dusty Douglas and fiancée Phil Holly, Douglas Wampnar, and Christopher Wampnar and companion Alexandra Hupp. He was blessed with two beautiful great-granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Wampnar and Finley Holly. Powell also leaves behind sisters-in-law, Cathey Douglas, Carol Heisley, Charlotte LaPlant, Connie McLane and husband Mike. Powell was preceded in death by the love of his life, Claudette, who passed away in 2012, his parents Rex Decatur and Mary Elizabeth Douglas, as well as his much loved younger brother Steve, and several furry dog family members including Buddy, who was his constant companion after Claudette's passing. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 18, 2023 at 12:30pm at Floral Haven Chapel in Broken Arrow. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be directed to Children’s Mercy Adele Hall Campus, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 or childrensmercy.org/ways-to-give/.
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