Robert Ellis "Bob" Powell Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Monroe, Ouachita Parish Louisiana, USA | |
| In office April 1979 – July 1, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | William Derwood Cann Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Abe E. Pierce, III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1923 |
| Died | July 26, 1997 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nell Colson Powell |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Broadcaster |
Robert Ellis "Bob" Powell Sr. (January 14, 1923 – July 26, 1997),[1] was a Democrat who served for more than seventeen years as the mayor of Monroe in Ouachita Parish in northeastern Louisiana.