In Loving Memory:

 

Richard W. Powell, 69, died March 23, 2022 at his home in Westlake Village, CA.

 

Richard, son of William and Shirley Powell, grew up in the small town of Taylorville, IL. He was well known in the neighborhood and was the very reliable newspaper boy.

 

Richard was an accomplished academic and practitioner. His latest position held since 1996 was faculty member at the Graziado Business School accounting division at Pepperdine University.

 

Richard enjoyed playing a variety of sports such as basketball and tennis. He loved his dog Bucky. The two of them were seen regularly walking their neighborhood together.

 

He is survived by his oldest brother Jim (Liz) Powell, oldest sister Susan McDonald, and youngest sister Kelly (Tom) Pruim. 

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Terry Powell, and sister Jerri Powell.