Earl Richard Powell, veteran, DuPont retiree

Earl Richard Powell, 80, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.   

Earl was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Dagsboro, to the late Clifford Irvin and Ida Carey Powell.

He was a graduate of John M. Clayton High School Class of 1961.  

Earl was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served his country during the Vietnam War era. He retired from DuPont in Seaford after approximately 38 years of service. Earl, also known to his close friends as Richard, was an active member of American Legion Post 24 in Dagsboro. He enjoyed surf-fishing, traveling, and listening to music, especially Dr. Hook.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Willa Faye Goff, Feb. 17, 1998.

He is survived by his second wife of 16 years, Lillian Powell of Georgetown, who was devoted to Earl’s care for the last several years.

A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro. A chapel service with Military Honors will follow at 1 p.m., at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro,

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Earl’s memory to a local American Legion Post; or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Visit Earl Richard’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his online guestbook at watsonfh.com.