Deen W. Powell, 88, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 3:18 pm Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.
Deen was born in Livingston County, KY on June 18, 1927 to Frank and Bessie Powell. He served in WWII as a corporal in the United States Airforce. He retired from Eminence Speaker Company in the Frankfort, KY area. As an electrical engineer, he specialized in audio design of speaker systems for the automotive industry.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Maxine Ross Powell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Powell and Bessie Thompson Powell; one son, Carl Wesley Powell; two sisters; and one brother.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah, with Rev. Topper Council officiating.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 pm until the service time of 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Milner & Orr Funeral home of Paducah.
Burial will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Groves Chapel Cemetery in Tiline, KY.
You may leave a message of condolence or light a candle of remembrance at www.milnerandorr.com.