Michael Carter Powell
Michael Carter Powell, 68, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his residence.
Mike had worked as a safety supervisor for Continental Tire. He had also worked as a trooper for 17 years for the Illinois State Police and 17 years for Wilbert Vault Company in Herrin. After his retirement, he began working for the Shawnee Library System. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin. Mike loved making duck calls and Notre Dame football. He enjoyed antiquing and indian artifact shows. Mike never met a stranger. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Du Quoin, the Du Quoin Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus in Du Quoin.
He was born March 7, 1947 at Benton, Ill., the son of Eugene Ross and Dorothy (Carter) Powell.
He married Deborah Burgener on Dec. 5, 1970 at Anna, Ill. and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three children - Rebecca Furlow and husband Jason of Du Quoin, Seth Powell of Thompsonville, Ill. and Sarah Powell of St. Louis, Mo., one granddaughter - Charlotte Furlow of Du Quoin, one brother - Rodney Powell and wife Linda of Thompsonville, Ill. one sister - Patti Burlison and husband Ronnie of Benton, Ill. and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. Joseph Oganda officiating.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Graveside services will be at Noon on Saturday at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery at Benton, Ill.
Burial will in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery at Benton, Ill.
Friends may make memorials to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.