Longtime Business Member Mourned In Hatboro

HATBORO, PA —Hatboro is mourning the loss this week of longtime businessman Fred Powell.

Powell, who owned Powell’s Electric, was honored at a Dec. 16 Borough Council Meeting for his "outstanding commitment" to Hatboro with recognition by Mayor Tim Schultz and State Rep. Nancy Guenst.

"We are so thankful to have been able to celebrate Mr. Powell’s legacy and his selfless dedication to our community that will surely live on forever," borough officials said in a statement.

Powell's father and great uncle opened their first store on Byberry Road in 1922 called Powell’s Electric Shop, which sold electric appliances and also offered electrical upgrade services for customers’ homes to accommodate these new appliances.

After Powell was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, he joined the family business and took the reins in the 1950s, working alongside his father before eventually purchasing the business and expanding it further.

His dedication to Powell’s Electric Shop laid the foundation for the company’s success, and in 1990, after nearly 40 years of leadership, he passed the torch to his son, Doug, who changed the business name to Powell’s Electric Service.

In addition to running his own business, Powell served as a member of the Hatboro Rotary Club, where he further dedicated his time to serving the Hatboro community.

As a trusted family-owned business, the Powell family has created a lasting legacy in Hatboro and the surrounding communities.

Powell’s Electric today is a full-service electrical contractor, and they handle everything from small residential repairs to large commercial installations.