O.B. Powers of Howe, TX passed from this earth and into the arms of his Savior on March 28, 2023 at the age of 79. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday March 31 in the First Baptist Church of Howe. The family will receive friends at the conclusion of the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home.
O.B. was born March 18, 1944 in Kirsey, OK to the late Orval and Pearl Powers. Following his proud service in the US Army OB began his journey as a man of many trades and talents. Over the course of his life, O.B. served as a police officer in Van Alstyne and Howe, a master welder whose accomplishments include the underwater welding of High Port Marina on Lake Texoma and a volunteer fire fighter in Howe among other things. However, he found his stride as a business owner trading in farm equipment and working as a ringman and auction worker for over 40 years at Brinkley Auction and others. Even from his high school days, when he wasn’t working he spent his free time on the rodeo and roping circuit showing off his cowboy skills. He was a devoted husband and father and fiercely loyal friend maintaining childhood friendships until his passing. He is described by friends and family as a man of his word, who only said what he meant and did so with wisdom and love. Longtime friend Wayne Carter said about O.B. “They are not making any more people like O.B. His words meant something. He was so clever at making a statement while asking a question at the same time.” O.B. was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed.
O.B. was preceded in death by his father Orval Powers, mother Pearl Powers and sister Aline Brannum.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jan Powers of Howe, TX; daughters Tracy Powers of Howe, TX, Tiffany McGill of Howe, TX, Tammie Thompson and husband Robby Thompson of Pottsboro, TX and nephew B.J. Sikes of Huntsville, TX. Sister Linda Kelly and husband Danny Kelly of Tom Bean, TX. Grandchildren- Tanner Ersch, Christopher McGill, Jacob McGill, Cody McGill, Reid Thompson and Emery Thompson. Nieces Kim Ball of Aubrey, TX and Kerry Kelly of Tom Bean, TX along with many other extended family members all of which he loved immensely.
The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.