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John Arthur Powell

John Arthur Powell, 85, of Wheeling, WV died on Friday, July 12, 2019 in the Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Wheeling, WV.

He was born July 15, 1933 in Wheeling, WV, son of the late James E. Powell, Sr and Madeline Wilhelm Powell.

John was a member of St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Wheeling, WV, an Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a retired equipment operator for Savage Construction Co. in Wheeling, WV. He was a lifetime member of Elm Grove Lions Club, loved to watch NASCAR, enjoyed wood working, was a member of the American Legion Post 1, a member of Elm Grove Civics and was in the Seven Dolors Altar Society.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacie Manter.

Surviving are his loving wife of 64 years, Veronica (Vera) Powell; 4 children, Mary K. (Harold) Bell, Chris M. Powell, John A. (Michelle) Powell & Jay A. (Lisa) Powell; son-in-law, Robert Manter and his fiancÈe, Barbie Aebly; 7 grandchildren, R. Michael Fowler, C.J. Bell, Jayson Powell, Sarah Manter, Bella Powell, John Powell Jr. & Robbie Taylor; 1 great- grandchild, Brayden Fowler; a brother, James E. (Mary Ann) Powell Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 10 a.m. until Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 2224 Marshall Ave, Wheeling, WV with Monsignor Paul Hudock as Celebrant. Moundsville Veteran Honor Guard will conduct military services in honor of John’s service to his country following the Mass. Arrangements by the Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St, Wheeling, WV (304 242-2311).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Seven Dolors Altar Society in C/O St Vincent de Paul Church, 2224 Marshall Ave, Wheeling, WV.

Personal condolences may be made to the family at www.kepnerfuneral.com.