Wayne E. Powell

December 23, 1948 - February 1, 2020

Wayne E. Powell gained his place in our Heavenly Kingdom on February 1, 2020 at St. Michaels Rehabilitation in Texarkana, TX. He was born December 23, 1948 to the late George Andrew and Jessica Powell in Mt. Pleasant, TX. Wayne was a member of Antioch West Baptist Church. Wayne graduated from Marshall High School in 1967 and went on to attend East Texas Baptist College. He was the founder and president of the Marshall Texas Youth Soccer League where he served as a coach and referee. Wayne was a Master Mason for 46 years and a member of the Marshall Lodge No. 22, A, F & A.M. located in Marshall, Texas. As well a member of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A. In 1984 Wayne came to Magnolia and became the owner of Magnolia Printing until he retired in February 2012. After his retirement Wayne became a substitute teacher for the Magnolia School District. During this time, he and his wife cared for over 40 foster children before adopting two beautiful girls. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his infant son Matthew Powell, his brother George Andrew Powell JR, and his sister Jessica Ann Vasquez. Wayne is survived by his wife Susan Powell, two sons, Michael Powell (Katie) of Dallas, TX and Joshua Powell (Ashley) of San Antonio, TX; three daughters, Stephanie Powell of Longview, TX, Christina Powell, and Tabitha Powell both of Magnolia, AR; Two Step-sons Eric Herron (Becky) of Frederiksberg, VA and Gary Herron (Kandice) of Magnolia, AR; and one Step-daughter Alisha Goodner (Brandon) of Magnolia, AR. Nine grandchildren: Larson Powell, Lauren Powell, Ronin Powell, Raiden Powell, Judah Powell, Jorja Herron, Ryder Herron, Karoline Herron, and Joseph Goodner. A host of nieces, nephew, and friends. And his beloved dogs Roxy, Brees, and Bentley. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Myles Evans and Bro. Aaron Middleton officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Larson Powell, Judah Powell, Brandon Goodner, Gary Herron, Eric Herron, and John Causey. To sign the online guestbook or share a memory visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz