Robert McKinley Powell, 73, of Lenoir, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Robert was born February 16, 1951 in Burke County, a son of the late Collin Powell and Sarah Elizabeth Powell. He loved to laugh and have a good time. He had a fantastic sense of humor and enjoyed kidding around with his friends and family. He never met a stranger and always left an impression. He was never without a twelve-pack and his chewing tobacco.
In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in passing by a son, Luke Anthony Powell, and a daughter, Tina Faye Hildebran.
Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Bobby Joe Powell; grandchildren, Gary Houston Powell, Waylon McKinley Powell, Madeline Lee Powell, Kellie Brooke Powell, Aaliyah Nicole Widner, and Emily Faye Powell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Heritage Funeral Service from 2 PM to 3 PM.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.