Samuel Richard Powell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Samuel Richard Powell of Galena, Maryland, who passed away on November 29, 2025 at the age of 89. 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, Edwin Richard (Buster) and Helen Caroline Edwards; his sister Joan Painter; his granddaughter Kristen Sagar; his niece Kem Legg; and his brothers-in-law, Charles Painter, Vernon Harding and Franklin Newnam.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Ellen Sapp; his grandchildren, Danny Hill (Christine), Alex Sagar (Jennifer), Brian Powell (Gwen), Kyle Powell (Heather), Michael Powell (Jess), Dylan Powell (Megan), Cheyenne Watson (Nick) and Kirby Powell; his great grandchildren, Leah Buckler, Matthew Buckler, Riley Lawson, Angel Cote, Andrew Hill, Mason Lively, Clay Sagar, Colt Watson, Kylie Hill, Mya Powell, Skylar Powell and Phoebe Powell; his sibling's children, Jackie Painter, Sherri Cunningham, Lisa Shaw, Julie Delciotto and Daniel McHenry; and his sisters-in-law, Joan Harding and Jane Newnam.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Dennis Catholic Church (153 N Main St, Galena, MD 21635).
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dickie's memory to the Galena Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., P.O. Box 189, Galena, MD. 21635 or St. Dennis Catholic Church, 153 N. Main Street, Galena, MD 21635.
