Donald Ray Powell, age 67, entered heaven’s gates on March 8, 2015. Donald was a king and gentle soul and will be greatly missed. He was born to the late William and Dorothy Mae (Strong) Powell on December 12, 1947 in Elk City, Oklahoma. Donald is also preceded in death by his brother Richard Lee Powell. He is survived and will forever be remembered by his beloved son, Eric Powell of Lake Villa, Illinois. Per the families’ wishes, no services have been scheduled at this time.