Ralph Jeffery Powell, age 64, of Clarksville, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Jeff was born in Salisbury, MD and was raised in Clarksville, DE son of the late Ralph E. Powell and the late Mattie (Tyre) Powell.  He was a graduate of Indian River High School Class of 1977.

Jeff worked as a mason and also in the construction field before staying home and taking care of his father, Ralph before his passing.  Jeff enjoyed listening to his country music, riding his ATV, hunting, fishing and crabbing.  He also enjoyed attending all of his grandson's baseball games.  Jeff belonged to the Lower Sussex Van Club and all of the comradery with other van club members.

Over the last few years, his relationship with his former wife, Janet Fisher and her husband, Mark grew and they began traveling and vacationing together with all of their grandchildren to Tennessee and Cancun.  Jeff will be remembered for his love of Sussex County, animals, his cowboy boots, his hair and most importantly his devotion to his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Chelsea Powell.  Jeff is survived by a son, Jason Powell of Frankford, DE; a daughter, Melanie Petri and her husband, Charles of Dagsboro, DE; two sisters, Lisa Powell and her significant other, Jeff O'Brien of Dagsboro, DE and Lori Colley and her husband, John of Dagsboro, DE; his former wife, Janet Fisher and her husband, Mark of Frankford, DE., 11 grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE where friends and family may call after 11 AM.  Interment will follow at Mariner's Bethel Cemetery in Ocean View, DE.