Ronnie Powell

MARION, Va.

Ronnie Powell, age 77, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Ronnie was a loving husband, who made Barbara look good. He loved his kids and the ones who called him Papaw. Ronnie loved to joke and give everybody a hard time. He retired after 34 years of working at the State Hospital where he made many friends. He was a life-long member of Stone Memorial Church – Matson Chapel, and enjoyed Sunday dinners and get-togethers. Ronnie especially liked his tv time, Young & The Restless to Westerns; reading, UT football, the 49’ers, St. Louis Cardinals and he was a huge fan of Marion football. In true Ronnie fashion, “if you don’t understand it, I will bring it down for you” – Ronnie had a great life and will be missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George Comer and Nonnie Dean Powell; grandson, Garrett Ryan Davis “G-Money” Powell; several siblings; and his dog Sparky.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Davis Powell; daughter, Rhonda Powell Pruitt and husband, Jimmy; son, Ryan Edward Powell and wife, Bonnie “Smooch”; brother-in-law, Hurley Davis and wife, Brenda; sister-in-law, Nancy Hayden and husband, Charlie all of Marion, Va.;4 grandchildren, Jacob Pruitt, Casey Powell, Kyle Powell and Nathan Justice; 3 great-grandchildren, Raeleigh Grace Powell, Foxxdon Oliver Powell, and Emma Louise Powell; special friend and mother of his grandchildren, Sara DeBord; several nieces, nephews and his cat Molly.

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 8 p.m. with Pastor Bobby Endicott officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 26, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Davis Memorial Cemetery, Mill Creek Road, Chilhowie, Va. 24319.

To share memories of Ronnie Powell, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Ronnie’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.