Tommy Wayne “Tom” Powell age 84, Normal IL, passed away at 7:40 AM Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal IL.

His memorial service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, April 24, 2026, in the church sanctuary at Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL. Rev. Trey Haddon will be officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Friday, April 24, 2026 at Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL.

Tom was born September 22, 1941 in Charlottesville, Virginia, the son of Edward and Nealie Herring Powell.

He married V. Gayle Martin on April 22, 1961, in North Carolina. She survives. Also surviving are his 2 children, Stephen (Cyndi) Powell, Warminster, Pennsylvania, Lynne (Dan) Galante, Ft. Myers, FL, his 5 grandchildren, Robert Powell and Daniel, Jack, Joseph and Mary Claire Galante, nephew, Pat Powell and 2 nieces, Elaine Rainey and Pamela Powell.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.

Tom was valedictorian of his graduating class at Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, Virginia. Tom’s dedication to school extended to his career as a Director of Underwriting at State Farm Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL for over 39 years. He obtained his CPCU and CLU insurance certifications while working at State Farm.

He was a member, elder and former trustee, and a Stephen Minister at Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, IL. Tom volunteered at the Scott Health Center and at youth golf events. Tom enjoyed golf and playing softball. Whether on the golf course or the softball field Tom’s competitive spirit was contagious to all around him.

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Submitted by Linda Sandridge Stone.