Earl Stanley Powell, 70, of Wauchula, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 in Tampa. He was born in Athens, Ohio on February 19, 1947 and had been a Hardee County resident for 30 years. He had been employed as parks and recreation supervisor for Hardee County.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Powell of Wauchula; daughters, Angela Powell of Bradenton, Tamara Hancock of Duette, Valerie Black (James Dale) of Wauchula, Jessica See (Alex) of Wauchula, and Melanie Willis (Ben) of Fort Green; brother, Dean Powell (Donna) of Wauchula; sister, Jane Stanley of Ona; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved him dearly; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 1-2 PM followed by funeral services at 2 PM at Robarts Garden Chapel with Pastor Jon Hanning officiating. Burial is in New Zion Cemetery