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Richard Allan "Chip" Powell
Born: 3/12/1952
Died: 10/29/2026
Age: 74
Community: Service at Flint Central Church of the Nazarene, Flint, MI
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Powell, Richard Allan "Chip" - Age 74, of Grand Blanc, passed away October 29, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Wednesday, November 4, and 4-8 PM Thursday November 5 at Sharp Funeral Homes, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Flint Central Church of the Nazarene, 1261 W. Bristol Road, Flint, Michigan 48507, with visitation for one hour prior to the funeral. Private interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc. A Celebration of Chip's life will follow at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, 9057 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Melanoma Research Alliance or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Chip was born March 12, 1952 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Danny and Doris (McAra) Powell. He was a 1970 graduate of Grand Blanc High School and 1974 graduate of Western Michigan University.
He led his family, for over 50 years, in growing their Fishing Tackle Business, Mason Tackle Company.
As an avid golfer, Chip was immensely proud of his 5 hole in ones and the only individual to ever ace all four par 3’s at Warwick Hills. He also played an instrumental role in bringing The Ally Challenge to Warwick Hills.
Chip was an avid outdoorsman. He was a Rabid Waterfowler. He was a dedicated and active member of the American Sportfishing Association, serving the organization in numerous leadership roles and being elected Chairman of the Board in 1993.
He loved music; his family, and his many friends. Chip loved spending time at his "Duck Shack" in Sebewaing, Michigan, and spending his winters in Marco Island, Florida.
Surviving are: three sons, Michael Powell of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Scott (Kelli) Powell of Chicago, Illinois, Ryan (Catherine) Powell of Louisville, Kentucky; granddaughter Penny Powell, and another grand-daughter due to be born in March; former wife and friend, Laurie Powell; his siblings, Jeff Powell (Linda Roll), Nancy (John) Denne; his nieces and nephews, and his beloved companion, his dog Joey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Danny and Doris Powell; son, David Allan Powell; and sister-in-law, Joan Powell.
Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. |
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11/4/2026 |
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Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Wednesday, November 4, and 4-8 PM Thursday November 5 at Sharp Funeral Homes, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.
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11/6/2026 |
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2:00 PM |
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Central Church of The Nazarene
1261 W. Bristol Rd
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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