Howard B. Powell, age 91, of West Branch, MI, formerly of Mio, MI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at The Brook Retirement Community in West Branch. Visitation Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 4-9 P.M. at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI; and again from 10 A.M. until the time of Funeral Services at 11 A.M. on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Lashley Funeral Home, Mio, MI, with Pastor Russell Bowman officiating. Military Honors offered by The Luzerne American Legion Post # 162. Interment at Mentor Township Cemetery in Mio, MI. Howard was born on October 2, 1918 in Lapeer, MI to Harvey H. and Dora A. (Skinner) Powell, and was raised there. He served his country in the US Army in WWII. He worked as a Machine Repairman for Pontiac Motors, retiring in 1975. After his retirement, he moved to Mio in 1980. Howard was a member of Mio Moose Lodge #1035; and also a lifetime member of the Lapeer Eagles. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing euchre, and bowling. Surviving are his sons: Bill (Carol) Powell of Rose City, MI; Ted (Diane) Powell of Waterford, MI and Ed (Pat) Powell of Port Republic, NJ; 8 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife Beulah, his parents, brothers and sisters: Ruby (Powell) Conrad; Herman Powell; Sarah Powell; Hazen Powell; Marjorie (Powell) Judd; Lola (Powell) Arbaugh; Harley Powell; Harvey Powell; Marie (Powell) Chamberlien and 3 infant siblings. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands,335 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch, MI 48661. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio.