William Stearns Powell, 84, of Moriarty, NM passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, July 29, 2010. William was born in New Kensington, PA on December 2, 1926 to Henry Blaney and Mildred L. (Jones) Powell. William was previously married to Phyllis K. He married Karen Ann Pincek in Butler, PA on March 31, 1973. They lived in Moriarty since 1999 having previously lived in Butler, PA. Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of thirty seven years, Karen Ann Powell; sons, Richard Raymond. and his wife, Diane Powell, Jeffrey William Powell; daughter, Crystal L. Powell; brother, David A. Powell; sister, Margaret Ann Powell; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Eric William and sisters, Shirley J. Powell and Christine Powell.