Clinton Lee Powell, 72, of Shawnee, KS,
passed away at home on March 14, 2025. He was born on October 15, 1952
in St. Joseph, MO.
Clinton was the son of James Clinton and
Margaret Sue (Hobbs) Powell. He grew up in Kansas City, KS and
graduated from Washington High School in 1970. He attended the
University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in
Business from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He worked at
CED-Rensenhouse Electric Supply as a purchasing manager for over 40
years. During this time and after, he had an engraving business.
Clinton
married the love of his life, JoAnne Ozbolt in 1974. They celebrated
50 years of marriage on October 12th of last year. Together they
raised four children, Neil Clinton Powell, of Kansas City, KS, Brooke
Elaine (Jay) Stack of Olathe, KS, Lauren Elizabeth Powell of Shawnee,
KS, and Megan Anne (Dominic) Serrano of Roeland Park, KS.
Clinton is
predeceased by his parents, his brother Thomas Orville Powell, sisters
Judy Lynn Powell and Sandra Jo McCoy, sister-in-law Barbara Jean
Powell, his nieces Sheila Renee Powell and Jennifer Marie Henke, and
his in-laws Phillip and Angeline Ozbolt.
In addition
to his loving wife and children, Clinton is survived by his grandsons
Phillip Mitchell Powell of Denver, CO. and Ryan James Stack of Olathe,
KS.
Clinton dedicated his life to
his family and friends bringing his quick wit and humor to every
occasion. He never missed a basketball game, softball game or dance
performance. He participated in every local Fragile X fundraiser. He
loved live music, hunting, the KU Jayhawks, rolling dice and playing
cards. He was a fiercely loyal & genuine man, remaining friends with
his elementary school buddies, Scammahorn & Shatto. He had a standing
poker game with Hicks, Leet, Rich, Schuler, Toevs and Pestock which
started shortly after high school.
Clinton was
infinitely loved by his family and all who knew him and he will be
deeply missed. He was a wonderful man and his memory will live on in
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