THOMPSONVILLE – Rodney Martin Powell, 74, of Thompsonville, IL, left this earth on Thursday, October 31st, surrounded by his loving family.
Rodney was born December 30th, 1949, to Eugene and Dorothy Powell whom preceded him in death.
Rodney was married to his loving wife, Linda Powell in July of 1978, and she preceded him in death in January 2024. They were married 45 years.
Rodney spent the first part of his career in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He then began working in the coal mining industry where he spent the rest of his career of nearly 40 years. In his spare time he loved to be spending time with his family, playing golf and fishing with his grandson.
Rodney is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Powell of Benton, IL; one brother, Michael Powell of Du Quoin, IL; and his wife, Linda Powell of Thompsonville, IL.
Rodney is survived by one son, Adam Powell of Marion, IL; one daughter, Jessica Powell of Thompsonville, IL; one grandson, Noah Minton of Christopher, IL; one sister, Patti (Ronnie) Burlison of Benton, IL; one aunt, Jean Battershell of Richland, WA; two sisters-in-law, Debby Powell of Du Quoin, IL, and Toni (Jim) Head of Benton, IL; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends and family may call upon the funeral home on Saturday, November 9th, from 10 a.m. until the service at 12 p.m., with Bro. John Odle officiating, at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton, IL, where military rites will be performed.
For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.
