Robert Lewis Powell III, 37, of Iola passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Rob, as he liked to be called, was born on December 9, 1984 in Iola, Kansas, the son of Robert Lewis Powell, Jr. and Baunetta Marie (Price) Powell.
Rob grew up in Iola and graduated from Iola High School. His friends were very important to him and he spent as much time as possible with them. Music was a passion of his, he played the guitar and would sing when he played. His other hobbies were going fishing, fixing anything that had to do with computers or cars, and spending time with his cat.
Rob had a huge heart, and he gave all of the love that he had to his daughter Aurora, she was his pride and joy. He will always be remembered for having a strong will to live, his entire life he fought just to live.
Rob is survived by:
His parents:
Robert Powell, Jr. and Bonnie Powell of Iola, KS
His daughter:
Aurora Powell
Two sisters:
Ashley Powell and her husband Matt Daniels of Kansas City, MO
Ann Eckley and her husband Brandon of Gardner, KS
His Brother:
Michael Price of The United Arab Emirates
His Grandmothers:
Betty Powell of Iola, KS
Mary Price of Iola, KS
His Grandfather:
Melven Price of Iola, KS
Many Aunts and Uncles
Two Nieces, Stella Wilson and Nova Eckley
Bobby was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Powell, Sr.
Cremation has been requested by the family. Memorials have been suggested to ACARF and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
Rob grew up in Iola and graduated from Iola High School. His friends were very important to him and he spent as much time as possible with them. Music was a passion of his, he played the guitar and would sing when he played. His other hobbies were going fishing, fixing anything that had to do with computers or cars, and spending time with his cat.
Rob had a huge heart, and he gave all of the love that he had to his daughter Aurora, she was his pride and joy. He will always be remembered for having a strong will to live, his entire life he fought just to live.
Rob is survived by:
His parents:
Robert Powell, Jr. and Bonnie Powell of Iola, KS
His daughter:
Aurora Powell
Two sisters:
Ashley Powell and her husband Matt Daniels of Kansas City, MO
Ann Eckley and her husband Brandon of Gardner, KS
His Brother:
Michael Price of The United Arab Emirates
His Grandmothers:
Betty Powell of Iola, KS
Mary Price of Iola, KS
His Grandfather:
Melven Price of Iola, KS
Many Aunts and Uncles
Two Nieces, Stella Wilson and Nova Eckley
Bobby was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Powell, Sr.
Cremation has been requested by the family. Memorials have been suggested to ACARF and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.