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Donald Joseph Powell

August 4, 1933 — April 1, 2025

Kingston


DONALD JOSEPH POWELL

Donald J. Powell, 91, of Kingston, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in his home with family by his side. He was born August 4, 1933 in Burnside to Valoice and Thelma Powell. He married Maryjane Armstrong on June 18, 1960 in Clifford. She died January 23, 2018.

Don attended Brown City schools. He worked as a machine operator for a machine shop until he retired. Don enjoyed being outside doing yard work, gardening, and hunting. When he had the chance, he spent time working on his race car.

Don is survived by his daughters: Roxann Washburn of Flint; Annette (Chris) Evans of Indiana; Rosalie (Lyle) Church of Kingston; grandchildren: Erica (Donny) Pease, Jason (Steph) Washburn, Brandon Washburn, Rachel Boyer, Jonathon Dusseau, Katie (Craig) Fender, Josh (Kayla) Dusseau, Hope Dusseau, Jennifer (Shawn) Groosbeck, James (Shela) Fowler, Michael Holzheuer, Jasmine Church; many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maryjane; brothers: Vern, Dick (InthaMae) Pete (Betsy), Victor; son-in-law, Tony; nephew, Steve.

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston with Rev. Len Wyatt of Kingston Wesleyan Church officiating. Interment will be in Kingston Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kingston Wesleyan Church.

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston, Michigan

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