Marvin Dwayne Powell

Marvin Dwayne Powell, 83, of Amarillo, TX passed away November 4, 2026.

Family will receive friends from 1-2:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM, in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Marvin was born October 27, 1943 in Dumas, TX to Ernest and Minnie Powell. He graduated from Dumas High School then attended West Texas State University. Marvin married Frances Williams on September 25, 1967 in Memphis, TX. Marvin worked as the manager at Payless Shoes in Tulsa, OK. He then worked as the floor manager at Nunn Manufacturing over 30 years.

He loved to watch football, fish, and was great at fixing anything.

Marvin is preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Albert William Powell; and Earnestine McKown.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Powell of Amarillo, TX; son, Ernest Powell (Dave Campbell) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter, Pamela Ann Ware (Charles III) of Canyon, TX; grandchildren, Brandon Deion Ware, Charles Ware IV, and Brianna Chantasia Ware; sister in law, Pamela Jo Jones (Jerry); and a host of nieces and nephews.