Melvin Powell, 79, of Centreville, AL passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born on October 26, 1939 to his father, John Powell and his mother, Minnie Lee Powell. His services will be Monday, May 20, 2019. Visitation will be that morning from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Chapel of Rockco Funeral Home (Montevallo). The funeral service will follow starting at 12:30 pm. The burial will take place at the Alabama National Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Rev. Ray Grantham will be officiating.
Mr. Powell is survived by his wife of 40 years, Bobbie Jean Powell; daughters, Debra Haywood (Steve) of Forrest Park, GA and Charlene Averette (Mike) of Marion, AL; sons, Melvin John Powell (Melissa) of Centreville, AL, Larry Smith of McCalla, AL, and Doug Smith (Robbie) of Centreville, AL; 7 sisters, 2 brothers, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Gary Smith; brothers, Chester Powell and Bill Powell; sisters, Florence Robertson and Rachel Robinson; daughter, Tammy Lyn Callaway; and grandsons, Christopher Meeks and Owen Averette.
