James Kenneth “Dave” Powell

James Kenneth “Dave” Powell, 82, of Galesburg, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at home.

He was born January 10, 1933 in Cave City, Kentucky, the son of Kenneth Paul and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzpatrick) Powell.  He married Beverly Jean Snyder on December 28, 1952 in Alexis, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Beverly; a daughter, Cherie J. (and Dennis) Meyer of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; two granddaughters, Melissa (and Michael) Weber of Dayton, Ohio and Malinda (and Christoffer) Tidwell of Clovis, New Mexico; and a sister, Della Evans of Munfordville, Kentucky.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Nyle and Lola Snyder; and a sister, Nora Nunn.

Dave was a fireman for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 10 years.  He then went to Wagoner Printing, where he was an offset pressman for 30 years, retiring in February of 1995.  After retirement, Dave and Bev enjoyed several winters in Florida in their motorhome.  Dave was a basketball and football official in the area for more than 20 years.  He was a member of the Galesburg Official’s Association and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2014.  Dave was a marathon runner, running the Boston Marathon in 1981.  His name was listed in Runner’s World Magazine. 

Dave served in the United States Army for two years, where he was stationed at the Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele, Utah.  He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285, and V.F. W. Post 2257. 

As Dave requested, cremation will be accorded.  Visitation will be 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Len Hoffmann officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Galesburg Rescue Mission.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.