James T. "Jim" Powell
(March 22, 1945 - May 6, 2016)
James Taylor "Jim" Powell went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1945, in Alexandria, LA. Services will be held at Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church near Kilmichael, with Bro. Mike Powell officiating and assisted by Bro. Donnie Powell. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, preceded by visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Wanda Nail Powell of Kenner, LA; five sons, James Powell Jr. (Shannon) of Milledgeville, GA, Michael Powell (Teresa) of Meridian, Chris Joel Powell of Philadelphia, Donnie Powell (Dawn) of Union, and Jason Powell (Ginny) of Kenner, LA. He is also survived by three sisters, Jackie D'Aquila (Michael) of Brandon, Debbie Myers (Victor) of Bolton, and Denise Grefe of Winona, OH; ten grandsons, Tyler, Nathan, Daniel Taylor, Dylan S., James Taylor III, Landon Taylor, Jaquan, Dylan J., David, and Nicholas; three granddaughters, Hannah, Kennedy, and Amiya; and two
great-grandchildren, Jack and Jill; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Warren and Frances Taylor Powell; and his brother, Donnie
Lee Powell.
James worked in quality assurance in the furniture industry for 43 years. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and spent 14 months and 11 days in Vietnam serving in the infantry.
The most important day of his life was on May 29, 2012, when he completely asked God for forgiveness and gave his life to him.
The following group of folks were very important to James and he loved them dearly--their support, encouragement, and prayers during the last 15 years meant so much to him: Wilson and Nell Sistrunk, Sue Addy, Jake Ammons, Douglas K. and Martha Ann Barrett, Jimmie Blackwell, Billy Butler, Joe Freeman, Mike "Hub" Glenn, Polly Gordon, Carolyn Goss, Marthalene Germany Harris, Joe Ray Hawkins, Eva and Eugene Helton, Noble Hurdle, Chuck Ingram, Brenda Vance-Goss Johnston, Stanley Jones, Carl Lane, Jerry and Lucie Lane, James Link, Dennis London, Larry Lundy, Judy Mayes, Betty Rose McKissock, Sarah McMullan, Judy Moss, Charlie Rigdon, Harold Rushing, Mary Saunders, Robin Taylor, Jack and Teresa Walter, Glenn Weaver, Don West, and the remaining members of Union High
Class of 1963.
Pallbearers will be Robert Smith, Mike Smith, Trey Pearson, Andrew Holifield, Jonathan Holifield, Wesley Holifield, Ricky Nail, and Daniel Taylor Powell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poplar Creek Nations Cemetery Fund, 488 Hwy 413, Kilmichael, MS 39747.
(March 22, 1945 - May 6, 2016)
James Taylor "Jim" Powell went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1945, in Alexandria, LA. Services will be held at Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church near Kilmichael, with Bro. Mike Powell officiating and assisted by Bro. Donnie Powell. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, preceded by visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Wanda Nail Powell of Kenner, LA; five sons, James Powell Jr. (Shannon) of Milledgeville, GA, Michael Powell (Teresa) of Meridian, Chris Joel Powell of Philadelphia, Donnie Powell (Dawn) of Union, and Jason Powell (Ginny) of Kenner, LA. He is also survived by three sisters, Jackie D'Aquila (Michael) of Brandon, Debbie Myers (Victor) of Bolton, and Denise Grefe of Winona, OH; ten grandsons, Tyler, Nathan, Daniel Taylor, Dylan S., James Taylor III, Landon Taylor, Jaquan, Dylan J., David, and Nicholas; three granddaughters, Hannah, Kennedy, and Amiya; and two
great-grandchildren, Jack and Jill; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Warren and Frances Taylor Powell; and his brother, Donnie
Lee Powell.
James worked in quality assurance in the furniture industry for 43 years. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and spent 14 months and 11 days in Vietnam serving in the infantry.
The most important day of his life was on May 29, 2012, when he completely asked God for forgiveness and gave his life to him.
The following group of folks were very important to James and he loved them dearly--their support, encouragement, and prayers during the last 15 years meant so much to him: Wilson and Nell Sistrunk, Sue Addy, Jake Ammons, Douglas K. and Martha Ann Barrett, Jimmie Blackwell, Billy Butler, Joe Freeman, Mike "Hub" Glenn, Polly Gordon, Carolyn Goss, Marthalene Germany Harris, Joe Ray Hawkins, Eva and Eugene Helton, Noble Hurdle, Chuck Ingram, Brenda Vance-Goss Johnston, Stanley Jones, Carl Lane, Jerry and Lucie Lane, James Link, Dennis London, Larry Lundy, Judy Mayes, Betty Rose McKissock, Sarah McMullan, Judy Moss, Charlie Rigdon, Harold Rushing, Mary Saunders, Robin Taylor, Jack and Teresa Walter, Glenn Weaver, Don West, and the remaining members of Union High
Class of 1963.
Pallbearers will be Robert Smith, Mike Smith, Trey Pearson, Andrew Holifield, Jonathan Holifield, Wesley Holifield, Ricky Nail, and Daniel Taylor Powell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poplar Creek Nations Cemetery Fund, 488 Hwy 413, Kilmichael, MS 39747.
James T. "Jim" Powell
(March 22, 1945 - May 6, 2016)
James Taylor "Jim" Powell went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1945, in Alexandria, LA. Services will be held at Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church near Kilmichael, with Bro. Mike Powell officiating and assisted by Bro. Donnie Powell. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, preceded by visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Wanda Nail Powell of Kenner, LA; five sons, James Powell Jr. (Shannon) of Milledgeville, GA, Michael Powell (Teresa) of Meridian, Chris Joel Powell of Philadelphia, Donnie Powell (Dawn) of Union, and Jason Powell (Ginny) of Kenner, LA. He is also survived by three sisters, Jackie D'Aquila (Michael) of Brandon, Debbie Myers (Victor) of Bolton, and Denise Grefe of Winona, OH; ten grandsons, Tyler, Nathan, Daniel Taylor, Dylan S., James Taylor III, Landon Taylor, Jaquan, Dylan J., David, and Nicholas; three granddaughters, Hannah, Kennedy, and Amiya; and two
great-grandchildren, Jack and Jill; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Warren and Frances Taylor Powell; and his brother, Donnie
Lee Powell.
James worked in quality assurance in the furniture industry for 43 years. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and spent 14 months and 11 days in Vietnam serving in the infantry.
The most important day of his life was on May 29, 2012, when he completely asked God for forgiveness and gave his life to him.
The following group of folks were very important to James and he loved them dearly--their support, encouragement, and prayers during the last 15 years meant so much to him: Wilson and Nell Sistrunk, Sue Addy, Jake Ammons, Douglas K. and Martha Ann Barrett, Jimmie Blackwell, Billy Butler, Joe Freeman, Mike "Hub" Glenn, Polly Gordon, Carolyn Goss, Marthalene Germany Harris, Joe Ray Hawkins, Eva and Eugene Helton, Noble Hurdle, Chuck Ingram, Brenda Vance-Goss Johnston, Stanley Jones, Carl Lane, Jerry and Lucie Lane, James Link, Dennis London, Larry Lundy, Judy Mayes, Betty Rose McKissock, Sarah McMullan, Judy Moss, Charlie Rigdon, Harold Rushing, Mary Saunders, Robin Taylor, Jack and Teresa Walter, Glenn Weaver, Don West, and the remaining members of Union High
Class of 1963.
Pallbearers will be Robert Smith, Mike Smith, Trey Pearson, Andrew Holifield, Jonathan Holifield, Wesley Holifield, Ricky Nail, and Daniel Taylor Powell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poplar Creek Nations Cemetery Fund, 488 Hwy 413, Kilmichael, MS 39747.
(March 22, 1945 - May 6, 2016)
James Taylor "Jim" Powell went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born March 22, 1945, in Alexandria, LA. Services will be held at Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church near Kilmichael, with Bro. Mike Powell officiating and assisted by Bro. Donnie Powell. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 9, preceded by visitation from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Wanda Nail Powell of Kenner, LA; five sons, James Powell Jr. (Shannon) of Milledgeville, GA, Michael Powell (Teresa) of Meridian, Chris Joel Powell of Philadelphia, Donnie Powell (Dawn) of Union, and Jason Powell (Ginny) of Kenner, LA. He is also survived by three sisters, Jackie D'Aquila (Michael) of Brandon, Debbie Myers (Victor) of Bolton, and Denise Grefe of Winona, OH; ten grandsons, Tyler, Nathan, Daniel Taylor, Dylan S., James Taylor III, Landon Taylor, Jaquan, Dylan J., David, and Nicholas; three granddaughters, Hannah, Kennedy, and Amiya; and two
great-grandchildren, Jack and Jill; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Warren and Frances Taylor Powell; and his brother, Donnie
Lee Powell.
James worked in quality assurance in the furniture industry for 43 years. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and spent 14 months and 11 days in Vietnam serving in the infantry.
The most important day of his life was on May 29, 2012, when he completely asked God for forgiveness and gave his life to him.
The following group of folks were very important to James and he loved them dearly--their support, encouragement, and prayers during the last 15 years meant so much to him: Wilson and Nell Sistrunk, Sue Addy, Jake Ammons, Douglas K. and Martha Ann Barrett, Jimmie Blackwell, Billy Butler, Joe Freeman, Mike "Hub" Glenn, Polly Gordon, Carolyn Goss, Marthalene Germany Harris, Joe Ray Hawkins, Eva and Eugene Helton, Noble Hurdle, Chuck Ingram, Brenda Vance-Goss Johnston, Stanley Jones, Carl Lane, Jerry and Lucie Lane, James Link, Dennis London, Larry Lundy, Judy Mayes, Betty Rose McKissock, Sarah McMullan, Judy Moss, Charlie Rigdon, Harold Rushing, Mary Saunders, Robin Taylor, Jack and Teresa Walter, Glenn Weaver, Don West, and the remaining members of Union High
Class of 1963.
Pallbearers will be Robert Smith, Mike Smith, Trey Pearson, Andrew Holifield, Jonathan Holifield, Wesley Holifield, Ricky Nail, and Daniel Taylor Powell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poplar Creek Nations Cemetery Fund, 488 Hwy 413, Kilmichael, MS 39747.
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