Steve Powell

October 8, 1956 - March 26, 2020

STEVE POWELL Steven James Powell, age 63, of Gravois Mills, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home. He was born October 8, 1956 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a son of Russell Eugene and Jean Marie (McClintock) Powell. He was raised in Belton, Missouri and after graduation from high school, served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He returned to the Kansas City area where he lived until he retired to the Lake of the Ozarks in 2017. He was a renowned auto body restorationist and painter. He was called upon to do custom auto restorations for customers throughout the country. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed the lake and boating. Steve has a passion for cars and owned several show vehicles. Survivors include a sister, Barb McGowan and husband William of Longmont, Colorado; two brothers, Doug Powell and wife Roxanne of Laporte, Colorado and John Powell and wife Jill of Greely, Colorado; several nieces and nephews, his former wife and close friend, Sally Powell of Merriam, Kansas; a close loyal friend, Terry Lisenby and his beloved dog, Sadie. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dick Powell. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the lake. Memorial donations may be made to Ozarks Kat and K-9 Shelter. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.