Larry Ray Powell, Sr.

Larry Ray Powell, Sr., age 75, died Monday, October 26, 2026, at his home in Charleston, Mo.

Born May 29, 1951, at Cairo, IL, to the late George Powell and Lorene Manker Powell, he had lived in Charleston his entire life and was a graduate of Charleston High School. Following his high school graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and would be stationed in Vietnam. After his service to his country, he returned to Charleston where he was employed with Heppe’s Body Shop until his retirement.

On September 25, 1971, he married Jackie Sue Davis of Sikeston, and she preceded him in death April 23, 2024.

Surviving are his sons, Larry Ray Powell, Jr. and his wife, Laura, and Joshua Powell and his wife, Amanda; his grandchildren, Hunter, Vivian (Amadeus), Carson (Lindy), Addy and Seth; his sister, Jo Ann (Jerry) Estes, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.

Family and friends may then assemble for a graveside service with full military honors at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.

Interment will follow under the direction of McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.