Jerry “Steve” Powell, 64, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born November 25, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of Jerry D. and Leta Ann (Coy) Powell. Steve graduated from Hastings High School class of 1970. He was drafted into the US Army in 1971 and was honorably discharged in 1973. He married Jerri Pennington on January 9, 1971 in Hastings, MI. He worked 31 years for Grand Trunk Railway before his retirement. He was an avid bowler and golfer, bowling 32 years in the National Bowling League and playing in the Senior Golf League every Wednesday at Alwyn Downs with his brother, Rick. Steve was a member of The Men’s Bowling Association and was their Assistant Director. He was League Secretary of Grand Trunk Bowling League for 44 years at M-66 Bowl as well as League Secretary of the Senior Men’s Nottke’s Bowling League. Steve coached the Verona Barber Shop Amateur Baseball Team, Springfield Youth Baseball and middle school girls’ basketball. He also played and coached the Grizzly Bar and Grand Trunk Softball Leagues. He was a member of the American Legion Post #298. Steve was a U of M and Detroit Tigers fan.
He is survived by his wife, Jerri; daughters, Heather (Eric Birchmeier) Powell, Erin (John) Hardy, and Kelly Powell; siblings, Richard (Thelma) Powell, Thomas (Deana) Powell, Kimberly (Richard) Burke, and Laurie (Richard) Harrison; grandchildren, Evan, Hannah, Brianna, Owen, Ethan, and Avery; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Jack Cole; and his special friend, his dog, Molly.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Adam Harrison.
Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM and from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:30 AM at the Bachman Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be made to the family for a memorial plaque at Bailey Park or for the Youth Bowling League at M-66 Bowl. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com