William Leon Power, age 77,  went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Dementia.

He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and Paul's bible study class. Leon's personality brought warmth and joy to everyone he encountered. He and Becky loved their travel adventures especially their yearly trips to Sanibel Island. He was retired from Cooper Tire after 43 years of service. He was an avid deer hunter and loved his annual trips to deer camp and West Texas.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelly Power; one son, Heath Power; parents,  Bill and Lois Power and by one brother, Don Power.

He is survived by the love of his life of 58 years, Becky Power; daughter-in-law, Shelley Power; grandson, Joey Bryant (Haley); great grandchildren, Rayleigh, Conley, Anniston, Grayson and Emmi Bryant; brother-in-law, Alex Gay (Misty); two sisters-in-law, Andrea  Washington (Jimmy) and Sandra Power and extended family  and special  friends.

Services will be 12 Noon Friday December 12, 2025 at the Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas Chapel with Dr. David Holder and Dan Jones officiating. Burial will be in  Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family would like to offer special thanks to the staff and caregivers with Hospice of Texarkana and Cornerstone caregiving for their compassionate care and support

The family will receive  friends at the funeral home from 11-12 Friday prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Texarkana.