Larry O'Neal Powell

Larry O'Neal Powell was born on January 29, 1950 in Calhoun, WV and passed away suddenly on March 8, 2014.

He was greatly loved by all who knew him. Larry was a wonderful husband, father, and world's greatest Papa. He was a long-time resident of Akron. He was employed by Summa Health System, Akron City campus for almost 46 years. He was involved in Local 684 for 40 years and president of Local 684 for at least 35 years. He was a strong advocate for the working men and women. Larry loved hunting with his sons, granddaughter, and his group of close friends most of his life in Ohio and West Virginia. He loved telling hunting stories to the younger hunters and teaching them about the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time at Middle Run Hunt Club in West Virginia with his family and friends. He also loved being outdoors, working and playing.

Preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Hagan Powell; sister and brother-in-law, Erma Lee and Rex Houchin; sister-in-law, Kathy Powell; brother-in-law, Bud Savich; and grandson, Andrew O'Neal Powell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Bobbie; sons, Larry "Neal" Powell (Eva) and Brad Powell (Rachel); brothers, Richard, Gary (Bev), and Lennis "Terry" Powell; sisters, Jean (Loyd) Cole and Janet Savich; granddaughters, April and Amy Baker, Shyann Powell (and hunting buddy), Sami Powell (McDonald's play buddy); grandson, Zac Powell (also McDonald's play buddy); great-granddaughter, Riley Jackson; great-grandsons, Joey Ortega and Jayden Gotto; and many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to those who were with him when he passed away and tried to save him, James Mason, JR Burkhimer, Chuck Massrock, brother, Gary Powell, brother-in-law, Ken Heil, Don Combs, Bradley Mercier, Tyler Smith, and Austin Reese.

Calling hours will be Friday, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, 10-11 a.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.