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Jerry Powell Sr., age 70, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque joined his wife, Carroll in Heaven on Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carroll; sister, Carolyn Card; and father, Henry Powell. He is survived by his mother, Mary; siblings, Jack and Barbara; children, JC and Kristy; daughter-in-law, Leann; grandsons, Troy and Ryan; sister-in-law, Linda; nephews, Rick and Ed; and niece, Jacque; and numerous other family members and friends who loved him dearly. Jerry attended Valley High School, then served proudly in the US Navy. He retired from Sandia Labs as a diesel mechanic. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing with his family. He was a member of the NRA and the NMMRA, specifically team owner of Powell Racing. Jerry was an avid coin and lighter collector. He was a dog lover. He was also a loving and caring family man, and a loyal friend with a great sense of humor. Jerry was a creative fabricator and welder. He believed in and had faith in Jesus, his Lord and Savior. He was a great man who will be dearly missed. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 1:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM with interment to follow. Please visit the online guestbook for Jerry at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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