Buck J. Powell's Obituary
Noah Junior “Buck” Powell, age 89 of Independence, KS, passed away February 15, 2024 in Wichita, KS.
Buck was born June 19, 1934 in Welch, OK to Noah and Opal (Clark) Powell. He grew up alongside 7 siblings.
On April 24, 1955, Buck married the love of his life, Mable Matney. They have spent the last 69 years together, raising their 3 children in Andover, KS before moving to their farm west of Independence in the mid 1980’s.
Buck enjoyed visiting with people, which he got to do daily. Whether he was traveling to all the businesses selling ads for the Caney Valley Antique Tractor Club, or working deals with ranchers to sell their cattle at the Fredonia Livestock Auction, he was loving every minute of it. He was always in the stands on Tuesdays at the sale barn, and had a seat reserved just for him. In the 1960’s, Buck boarded horses, and participated in cutting horse events, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a huge rodeo fan, especially the National Finals Rodeo.
Whether you knew Buck as husband, dad, grandpa, uncle or friend, you knew he loved you and he will be missed greatly.
Buck is survived by his wife, Mable
Children: Buck Powell, Chuck Powell, and Lavonna Schlageck
5 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren
Brothers: Bob Powell, Dick Powell, and Wayne Powell
Many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Verlia and Janie, and brothers Morris and Bill.
Funeral service will be held for Buck at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, KS with burial to follow in Fredonia City Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Choice Hospice and can be left with or mailed to the funeral home.
Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th, PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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