James Michael Powell

James Michael "Mike" Powell, 71 of Stamford passed away at his home Monday, October 31, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 3, 2022 in the Spring Creek Cemetery in Avoca with Pastor Steve Patterson officiating under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home. Mike was born July 21, 1951 in Goldthwaite, Texas to the late Henry James and Billie Eloise (Miller) Powell. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1969. He married Rhonda Harris on March 30, 1974 in Colorado City. He worked as a technician for Southwestern Bell, now AT&T, retiring after 40 years of service. Mike was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping in the mountains of Colorado. He also enjoyed visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico and taking in all of the Native American History. Reading was one of his pastimes. Friendships played a very important role in Mike's life and he loved social gatherings and backyard bar-b-ques. He was quite a grill master. Mike loved his family. You never had a conversation with Mike that his children and grandchildrens' accomplishments weren't mentioned. He was extremely proud of his family. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, son James Bryan Powell and his brother Sam Powell. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 48 years Rhonda Powell of Stamford; daughter and son-in-law Layla and Chris Powers of Flower Mound; his grandchildren Taylor Powers, Michael Powers, Christopher Powers Jr., Robert "RJ" Powers all of Flower Mound; sister-in-law Fodie Powell of Abilene; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial to be made to St. John's United Methodist Church or donor's favorite charity.