Jack Leon (Powell) Powell

Jack L. Powell, 82 formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday December 1, 2024 at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri. Jack was born July 10, 1942 in Salina, Kansas the son of John Joseph "Pops" and Carmen Edna Fuller Powell. He and Sheila Matthews were married August 27, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jack worked as a commercial electrician, fabricator, welder and a robotics technician. He was truly a jack of all trades. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and attained his private pilot's license. He was a good friend to many. Jack and Sheila lived a wonderful life together for over 37 years, creating many great memories; he is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Staci Knox of Highland, Illinois; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and his first wife and Jon's mother, Judy Knox. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.