Charles Robert "Bobby" Powell went to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2021, in Conroe, Texas.
He was born on June 19, 1954, to Charles and Faye Powell, in Hot Springs, Ark. He is preceded in death by his mother, Faye Powell, and brother-in-law, Michael Lyons.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry; daughter, Katie (Kyle) Sibler, of Montgomery, Texas; son, Josh (Koi) Baros, of Victoria, Texas; much adored and spoiled grandkids -- Isaiah and Marley Grace Sibler and Makrae amd Malone Baros; sisters Donna Lyons, Janet (Essie) Adineh Kharat and Cheryl (Jimmy) Hatmaker; many loved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews; and honorary sister -- Silver Valovich.
Bobby was a graduate of Hot Springs High School in the class of 1972. He was an amazing craftsman, siding applicator and bender of metal to perfection, and an avid golfer, which is how he met the love of his life, Sherry, which changed his whole outlook on life, love and her love of God helped to lead Bobby back to his love of the Lord and knowing he has made heaven has made his passing easier to bear for the family. He worked for Forrest Siding Supply for many years, but mainly he was his own contractor. He loved working with specialty oils and aromatherapy, and was very talented in developing remedies and balms for family and friends. His family and friends all have said -- Bobby never had an enemy and if he did that morning -- they'd be friends by that afternoon. He loved talking with people and you never wondered where Bobby stood on anything because he was going to tell you. Bobby loved animals and especially Great Danes, of which he raised for several years. His favorites were Bruce and Anna. Most of all, Bobby loved his family and spending time with them.
A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Zion Hill Church of God in Fairplay Community out of Benton/Malvern on old 67 Highway, with Travis Robinson officiating. There will be a gathering after the service in the reception hall of the church to feed and visit with the family. Address for church where service will be held is 10612 Highway 67, Benton, AR 72015.
We are so thankful to his Texas family that loved him and cared for him all these years until his passing! He loved and was loved beyond measure. The grandkids loved him and he spoiled them to the point where their favorite saying was -- "Well Bobby said ...". He will be missed by all of his family and friends so much. When you love and are loved much, you are missed much.
Bobby never gave up on searching for what he wanted, or how to do something, especially with his disability with rheumatoid arthritis -- he was challenged in how he made things. But he made something of nothing a lot of times and made it beautiful. When he searched for the one that would make him happy, and found her in Sherry, he truly treasured her. He did this in anything that he searched for and when he found it, he treasured it as his most prized possession!
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage any donations to be given to Zion Hill Church and these will be sent to Sherry for help with the cost of her care.