Mr. Powell was born in Louisville, GA. After graduating Louisville High School, he joined the Army for a short period of time. Upon return, he worked at Boral Brick, Cookes Machine shop, and retired from Georgia Iron Works. His favorite things to do were collecting coins and spending time with his furbaby, Peanut. James was a very knowledgeable man and had a story for every topic of discussion. He enjoyed watching shows on ghost hunts and alien encounters, and was a firm believer that BigFoot was the real thing.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie Newson and James Hubert Powell, Sr.; his son, Jason Andrew Powell; his brothers, Samuel "Buck" Powell, and Edward Powell.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by, his son, James Edward Powell; his daughter, Jennifer Robinson (Patrick); his sister, Ellen Herndon; his brother, Leroy Powell; his granddaughter, Jayme Elizabeth Powell; his grandsons, Patrick Robinson II, and Alden Robinson; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 5:00 o’clock at Elliott Sons Funeral home with Promedica Hospice Chaplain Roscoe Perry officiating.
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