Rex A. Powell Obituary
The passing of Rex A. Powell of Atlanta, Indiana occurred on October 28, 2026. Rex, born on July 6, 1946, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Luther Lewis and Margaret E. Powell (Erp); and his son Steve Powell. He is survived by: his wife Nancy Leicht-Powell; his children, Donnie Powell (Kirsten Mitchell) and Tom Powell (Donna); his stepchildren, Stephanie Dell (Kyle), Janelle Bradford (Travis) and Teia Ley (Cindy Mills); his daughter-in-law Shelly Powell; his grandchildren, Noah, Daphne, Hailee, Trevor, Christian, Madison, Michael Powell (Anne), Andrew Powell, Nathan Dell, McKayla Dell (Justin), Adam Dell, Dylan Gingerich (Josie), Tim Bradford, Cheyenna Mills (Drew), Haydon Ley and Kyra Ley; his great grandchildren, Adeline Powell, Zakk Walker, Jillian Cotham, Jhett Reed, Rylee Gingerich, Hudson Ley and Grayson Ley; and his sisters-in-law, Doris Blount (Barry) and Terri Keisler.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Young-Nichols Funeral Home (216 W Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072). A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations should be made to Purdue Institute for Cancer Research, 201 S. University St, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906.
