Daniel Grady Powell
Mr. Daniel Grady Powell, 70, of Winfield, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Powell was born in Birmingham, Ala., on Jan. 15, 1954, to Charles and Edna Fowler Powell. Grady attended Zion Missionary and East Side Baptist churches. Before his retirement, Grady spent 42 years and 5 months serving his country in the United States Army and National Guard. When he wasn’t serving, Grady enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Grady is survived by his wife of 14 years, Cathy L. Powell; brother, Craig Powell (Valeria) of Texas; sister, Kathy Morris of Winfield; step children, Lonnie Spann (Stacey) and Danny Spann (Amy); grandchildren; Drew Spann, Erin Spann Wytiaz, Drake Spann (Kristan), Cody Spann (Keisha), Hannah Spiller (Zack), Kalie Grace Spann and Hattie Claire Spann; seven great-grandchildren; fur baby, Tess; and a host of other family members and friends.
Grady was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Robin Turner Powell; son, Joshua Powell; brother, Ed Powell; and brother-in-law, Bill William Morris.
A graveside service was held on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Ala.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Free Will Baptist Children’s Home at P.O. Box 8, Eldridge, AL 35554.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4327
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