Thomas James Powell passed away after a short illness on October 6,  2021 in Tomball, Texas. He and his twin brother Paul were  born February 28, 1955 in Wharton, Texas.  He graduated from Needville High School where he played varsity football. He married his high school sweet heart Loretta Fink on June 24, 1975.   After marriage they lived in Huntsville, Texas while Thomas attended Sam Houston State.

When Thomas graduated, they moved to Tomball, Texas where he worked at Tomball Junior High. At Tomball he coached and taught biology from 1980 till he retired in 2010.  Thomas was an avid golfer and hunter. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tomball, Texas. Thomas  was preceded in death by his wife,  parents Ottis "Buck" and Mary Bohac Powell  and his in-laws Alvin and Edna Fink. He is survived by his children Michelle and Kurt Powell. Also surviving him is his beloved grandchild Dalton McCammon.

He is survived by his twin brother Paul and wife Rita, brother Robert Powell and wife Ninnette and sister Phyllis Powell.  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. There will be a funeral mass at St Anne's Catholic Church in Tomball at 10:30 AM Friday Nov 12. Following the mass, there will be a graveside service at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Damon Texas. His family appreciates your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Because of the corona virus precautions, you need to follow the current restrictions.