Submitted by: Dan Rich

James Basil Powell
Nov. 23, 1915 - Oct. 5, 1999

South Bend Tribune 10/8/1999

James Basil Powell, 83, formerly of Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka, Ind., passed away following an illness at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Country Side Place, Mishawaka. He was born in Sebree, Ky., to Fray and Henry Powell, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Mr. Powell had lived in Mishawaka since 1939. He worked at the Wheelabrator Corporation before being inducted in the Army in 1942. After being discharged in 1945, he owned and operated Powell's Service Station for many years. He was employed by the City of Mishawaka Street Department in 1976, and was later named commissioner of the motor pool, the job he held until he suffered a stroke on Sept. 4, 1987. He is survived by many nieces and nephews, including a niece, Dottie Frasier of Mishawaka.

Friends of Mr. Powell will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka. Burial services will take place at Springdale Cemetery, Sebree, Ky.

Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Light Hospice, St. Joseph Station, 650 North Michigan Street, Suite 406, South Bend, IN 46601.