Ronald Ray Powell, 62, from Milton, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, peacefully at his home after a long battle with liver disease. Ronald was born on May 21, 1962, in Valparaiso, Florida to Otis and Theda Powell.
Ronald (also known as Ron or Ronnie) was raised in Crestview, where he was an excellent student and talented football player. He was a 1980 Graduate of Crestview High School and a United States Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with his large family and many friends. Ronald was detail-oriented and artistic in nature, he loved composing poetry, painting with acrylics, and gardening.
His dad instilled a love for motorcycles and automobiles. His mother bestowed a love for music, as Ronald enjoyed playing the bass guitar and singing at church. His beloved Granny Lila Everage fostered his lifelong desire to share laughter, joy, and God’s love with others. Ronald was a retired road inspector with the State of Florida Department of Transportation. He was a memorable individual, loved by many, and he will be greatly missed. If you knew him, you might understand when he was recently described by a dear cousin as, “a big pain in the butt that you just can’t help to love.”
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Theda Powell.
Ronald is survived by his wife of twenty years, Susan Powell, his sister, Rhonda Walker, his nephew, Carl Ellis, his three nieces, Belinda Roy, Amanda Richards and Reanna Richardson, his uncle, Raymond Everage and several great nieces and nephews and cousins.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Reverend Lewis Wilson officiating. Burial to follow at Live Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in Crestview, Florida. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Oscar and Felicia Hearn
January 29, 2025, 1:18 am
My sincere condolences to you Susan my dear friend I’m so sorry as Ron have been part of lives for 30 plus years, may our Lord comfort you during this difficult time and give you peace beyond words ❤️ we love you dearly ❤️🩹
Charlotte Balmer
January 29, 2025, 2:38 am
We send our love and condolences to you. May our great Heavenly Father grant you peace and comfort along this journey. Ron was a kind, witty man who will be dearly missed.
Your friends in Christ,
Bill & Charlotte Balmer
Janet Grisham
January 29, 2025, 3:12 am
So sorry may the Lord release comfort and peace and keep you in his arms of love .
Anita j crespin
January 29, 2025, 12:57 pm
Susan, may your faith comfort you in this time of loss.
Ron held a special place in my heart. His memes will be missed.
Hugs and prayers for your heart.
Anita J Crespin and Timothy Auclair
Christopher Wright
January 29, 2025, 2:22 pm
Susan I am truly sorry for your loss and give you my most sincerest condolences. It is my belief that your husband Ronald is in a better place now with our lord and savior without pain or sickness. When my mother went home i was told that God picks his flowers too which i hope you will find comfort in as i did.
Jeff P
January 30, 2025, 2:41 pm
So very sorry to hear about Ron. We have worked together in some capacity for many years. Prayers to family and friends
Ressie Lott or
January 30, 2025, 4:15 pm
RONALD, YOU WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS SUCH A GENTLE AND KIND SOUL. ALWAYS THERE TO HELP ANYONE WHO NEEDED. HE WAS MY CHRISTIAN BROTHER. SUSAN WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT THE MEMORIES YOU HAVE WILL VE IN YOUR HEART UNTIL WE ALL MEET RONALD AGAIN. HE LOVED YOU UNCONDITIONALLY. HE’S WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR. NO MORE SUFFERING AND PAIN. HE’S FREE AND CONTENT BECAUSE HE LIVED A GODLY LIFE. RIP MY BROTHER, WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN OUR FOREVER MANSION. SENDING PRAYER’S AND LOVE FOR THE DAY’S AHEAD.🙏🌹💖✝️🙌
Mike Proctor
February 1, 2025, 1:52 am
Ron was a good person with a compassionate heart. It’s been a blessing knowing and working with him at FDOT. Thanks for the memories.
Barbara Morris
February 3, 2025, 5:07 am
Ron was very thoughtful in sharing his testimony and encouragement with my husband, Harold Morris during his own battle with cancer. May God bless you with comfort and peace during this time, Susan. Much love & prayers.