- Date Of Birth: July 3, 1925
- Date Of Death: August 6, 2016
- State: West Virginia
Stanley Irven Powell, 91 of Gypsy, another link of the greatest generation ever, crossed over the sunny banks of sweet deliverance, where he was met by his wife of 40 years Barbara Ann to be reunited. He passed away on August 6th, 2016 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ann Powell, May 16th, 1993. One brother “Bobby” Pyles, January 5th, 2005. One son Donald Powell and daughter in-law Loretta Powell. Born July 3rd, 1925 to Ervin Moore and Violet Virginia Powell in Fairmont, WV.
He is survived by son Clifford “Tip” Powell of Lumberport, WV and two daughters, Virginia Starsick and husband Stanley of Rachel WV, and Sharon McIntire and husband Paul of Enterprise, WV. Stanley had ten grandchildren; Joey, Cary, Heather, Cliff, Brooke, Allan, Travis, Adam, Alicia, and Rachel, along with 16 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind a special caregiver Mary Smith of Gypsy.
He was a well-known blacksmith and owned his own shop “Powell’s Blacksmith” in East Ferry Street Clarksburg before moving the shop to Gypsy. He was a US Army veteran serving in World War II. He traveled to many states and took pride in being able to work on any foot from a pony to a Clydesdale. Stanley loved talking horses with his grandchildren. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going camping. He competed in horseshoe tournaments well into his 70’s. He created many things while tinkering with blacksmithing, one being a 13 candle holder for the Sago Mine disaster, along with other numerous items.
Cemetery Details ET Vincent Cemetery Rt 310 East Grafton Rd
Grafton, WV, 26354
