Hilbur Abner Powell's Obituary
Hilbur Abner Powell, 86, of Cape Coral, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019. He was born February 21, 1933 in Burlington, WI and moved to Florida from Illinois in 1982. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Crystal Lake Ready Mix Concrete Company and following his retirement, owned and operated Discount Beach Shoes on Fort Myers Beach for 10 years. He also worked for Publix for 8 years.Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joanne Powell, his sons: Michael Powell of Brighton, CO and Robert Powell (Noreen) of Arkansas; his grandchildren: Stephaine Unger (Tim), Jonathan Powell (Justyne) and Katelyn Powell and his great grandchildren: Noah Unger, Chase Powell and Grayson Powell.Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with entombment to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends will be received from 10:30 AM until the time of the service.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice, www.hopehospice.org.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be offered at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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