Pocahontas-Dennis Theryl Towell passed away on Wednesday August 6, 2008 at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, Ar. Born October 20, 1929 in Blodgett, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mayfair Towell, and Sister Meredith Towell. He is survived by his wife, Anita Marvine Towell ,His son, and daughter-in-law Mitchell and Candy Towell of St. Louis Mo. Daughter Denise Towell of Beaufort, Mo., grandson, Dwayne Michael Towell of St. Louis, Mo., two brothers Mel Towell of Jonesboro, Ar., and Jim Towell of Norwood, Mo., and ten nieces and nephews. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean war and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Smithville, Ar. He retired in 1989 from his position as an electronics Engineer at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Mo., after 26 years. He and his wife then moved to a small farm in Pocahontas, Ar., where he really enjoyed being back in the country. He was greatly loved as a husband, father, and grandfather. Visitation will be from 4-8, Friday, services will be Saturday at 10:00, in the chapel of McNabb Funeral Home, with burial following in the Smithville cemetery in Smithville, Ar., with Nelson Henderson officiating.