"Our condolences to the family. I can always remember going to Aunt Margaret and Uncle Floyd's (God Parents) and seeing all our cousins and Grandma. Tommy always had a joke and a smile, always! When he used to drive he would visit us. Dad and Dorothy were always excited for him to come by the house. Celebrate his life and have a conversation with someone you haven't seen in awhile. My Love to all of you. David Clark..."
In loving memory of
Tom Powell
November 24, 1950 - December 29, 2017
Tom Powell, of Antigo, died Friday, December 29, 2017, at his home at the age of 67. He was born on November 24, 1950, in Antigo, a son of the late Floyd Sr. and Margaret (Clark) Powell.
Tom graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1970. He was a truck driver for Prince Brothers' Trucking, retiring in 2013.
Tom was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed spending time at the cabin and loved his family. He liked watching Western movies, was a John Wayne fan, and was rumored to have office space at Clark's Auto.
Survivors include four sisters, Mary (Don) Teal of Greenville, Cindy (Neal) Martin of Deerbrook, Maydene (Gerald) McDougal of Deerbrook and Glenda (Jim) Yonke of Merrill; five brothers, Floyd Powell of Antigo, Richard (Sharon) Powell of Livingston, KY, Roy (Cindy) Powell of Antigo, Loren (Marian) Powell of Antigo and Dan (Phil Suhm) Powell of New Zealand; two foster-sisters, Debbie Witman of Pickerel and Ann (Sam) Bort of Racine; and was a "favorite uncle" to many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Gary Strube.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Pearson Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Dearest Maydene, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Love from the Winks"
"Such a nice guy, I will truly miss him and his sense of humor! Tom took me on my first snowmobile ride. He asked Ed if it was ok, with a wink...we started out nice and slow, then as I became relaxed, he really took me for a ride! We were going so fast, and he was laughing so hard...because our ride ended with us taking a jump up the landing where the trucks unloaded. I was so scared, but he had fun! I never went on another snowmobile ride with him again, but he always asked me if I wanted to go...he loved the outdoors so much! Thanks for the memories Tom, they still make me smile."
"wow tom, how can it be true! he is going to be missed. he always loved giving me a hard time and teasing me lol i am going to miss that. he had a heart of gold always there for dad to help get him to the dr or to family events and sit with him. the station is not going to seem right without him sitting down there everyday. i am going to really miss him.. condolences to the powell family you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"I always enjoyed talking to Tom over the years. Will think of him often"
"Omg I loved Tom, I was his "troubles" through and through ! Will cherish him and tell many great stories???- he was a great guy! Remember to tell all the greats how much they mean to you in life-don't wait until they die ? always and forever-Troubles (and that is with a capitalT)!!!!???"
"My condolences to the family. Couldn't have been a better cousin than Tommy. His dry whit and sense of humor always had me laughing whenever I seen him. Will miss seeing him at Teddy's when I stop."
"So sorry for your loss. "