Tracy E. Powell

Tracy E. Powell, 48, of Cape Girardeau, MO, formerly of Sullivan, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at his home.

Tracy Evans was born on October 24, 1969 in Sullivan, MO to Johnny Powell and the late Gwenda (Bolin) Powell Burks. He grew up and attended Sullivan schools and received his GED in 1985. He married Cindy Thomen on June 25, 1988 and together they had two daughters, Jennifer and Sarah. Tracy served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1990. For most of his life, Tracy worked laying floor. On June 25, 2014 he was married to Tammie Bauman. Tracy loved music and was gifted at playing guitar and piano. He had a big personality, loved people and would always help anyone in need.

Tracy is survived by his wife, Tammie Powell of Imperial, MO; five children, Jennifer Powell (fiancé McDowell Howard III) of Kansas City, MO; Sara Payne of Sullivan, MO; Lindsey Dunn of Imperial, MO; Savanna Svoboda of Perryville, MO; and Drew (Jenny) Weems of Viburnum, MO; his father, Johnny Powell of Manchester, TN; two brothers, Braskey (Pam) Powell and Brad (Angeline) Burks of Buford, GA; two sisters, Krystall Powell (fiancé, James Lourwood) of Columbia, MO; and Stacy (Friday) Oba; six grandchildren: Brooklynn Powell, Jordan Rott, Macie, Jaelyn and Haylee Barton and Jordon Floyd; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Tracy was preceded in death by his mother, Gwenda Burks; stepfather, Steve Burks; and brother, Westley Powell.

Funeral services were conducted 3 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Cremation followed.

Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m., Monday, at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.

All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan and Bourbon, MO.