Wilbert Powell Sr. 94, of Beaumont, TX; went to be with the lord on August 17, 2024, at the Harbor Hospices Facility here in Beaumont, TX.

Services are Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Proctor's Mortuary 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont TX. Visitation will begin at 12Noon until Funeral: 1PM. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery Beaumont, TX

Wilbert Powell Sr. was born on July 14, 1930, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Norris Scott Powell and Elizabeth Roberts Powell.

He began his Christian experience at the House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church   under the Reverend Lon Waters in Beaumont, Texas where he also taught Sunday School.

Wilbert was an active football player (punter & kicker) and graduated from Charlton-Pollard High School here in Beaumont, Texas.

In 1951, he united in holy matrimony to Leona Sears Powell. To this union three children were born. Later the same year he enlisted in the Army and after basic training he was sent to Fort Ord, California where he was stationed for two years. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he and his family moved back to Beaumont, Texas where he worked as a longshoreman and later worked for Ideco Division, Dresser Inc. as a welder for over 20 years until retiring from there in 1985 per the company closing its Beaumont facility.   He later worked for the Post Office on Walden Road as part of their maintenance team for an additional 10 years. Where he received several awards from the Post Office for his dedicated work and outstanding service.

He was preceded in death by his beloved Wife, Leona Sears Powell.

Those left to cherish his memories are: His two sons, Wilbert Powell, Jr. of Grand Prairie, Texas and David Keith Powell of McKinney, Texas, and one daughter Jeanette Powell Narcisse of Beaumont, Texas. Also, two sisters Rudy Powell of Mobile, Alabama and Barbara Powell LeDe' of Mobile, Alabama; 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild and other family members and friends.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com