John Thomas Powell

John “Thomas” Powell, 63, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 12, 2022. Thomas was born in Humboldt, Tennessee to John L and Opal Powell on February 8, 1958. He graduated from John Marshall High School. Although Thomas faced many health challenges for most of his adult life, it never stopped his love for football and basketball. He could talk forever about his beloved sports. Thomas is preceded in death by his mother Opal Powell, Stepmother Hazel M. Powell, and sister Deborah Powell-Freeman. Thomas is survived by Father John L. Powell, brothers and sisters, Victor Powell, Cornell Powell, Brenda Bond, Shelia Isable, Bobby Kelly, Michael Kelly, Jacqueline Campbell, and Katie Kelly. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 at Crown Hill Cemetery with Pastor Lum Woodard of Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. The family of John “Thomas” Powell wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Gallahue Mental Services, Arlington Place Health Facility, Community Hospital East, and Greater King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church.