Billy Don Powell, age 88, died peacefully at his home in Carrollton, TX on February18th 2023. Born June 25th, 1934 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, he lived in and around Dallas most of his life. He worked for Friendly Chevrolet in their parts department before serving in the Army. In the army, because of his knowledge of car parts and all things mechanical, he served as head of the supply office in Korea after the Korean War. Once stateside he eventually opened his first Texaco gas station in Oak Cliff. He soon went on to own several more stations. A Gulf, American, and another Texaco, to name a few. He was a natural business man. He loved cars, and bought and sold many as a side business. In 1974 he opened Richardson Automotive, and owned it until he retired. He was a God-fearing man, and a generous man, who loved the Lord, his family, bowling, and Gospel music. He spent many hours studying his Bible, and became quite the scholar, and enjoyed teaching it. Bill and his wife Judy were long time members of Lavon Drive Baptist church, before joining Hillcrest Church in Dallas. In retirement, they attended Prestonwood Baptist, before settling at Bent Tree Bible Fellowship. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife Judy of almost 55 years (Next month,) his sister Betty Lewis, his three children, Jim Powell and his wife Angela, Billy Don Powell Jr., and daughter Sharon Canter and her husband Cameron, his four grandchildren, Ashley Abston and her husband Jonathan, Parker Powell and his wife Shannon, Tori Canter, and Grant Canter. Bill was preceded in death by parents O.M. and Elizabeth Powell, brother David Powell, and daughter-in-law Holly Powell. A service will be held Monday February 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home located at 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 (214) 306-6700. If you wish, memorial contributions are welcome for the Proclaim Cuba Ministry at https://elnac.kindful.com Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

Arrangements under the direction of:

Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home

19310 Preston Road

Dallas, Texas 75252

214-306-6700