Arnell R. Powell, Jr., of Richmond, better known as Hakeem Muhammed, joined the ancestral realm August 24, 2020. He was born September 15, 1949 in Buckingham County to Pearl Baker Powell and the late Arnell Rufus Powell, Sr. He graduated from Armstrong High School and was a former City of Richmond police officer. He was also a well-known business owner in central Virginia with his salon Hair Tech for over 30 years. He served faithfully as the Secretary at Muhammad’s Temple No. 24 where he dedicated himself to serving his community and people. He was a beloved husband, father and role model. Surviving are his wife, Brenda; mother, Pearl Powell; five children, Arnell R. Powell, III, Jarrard Powell, Sr. (Vonny Johnson), Alisha Alexander, Rashid Powell (Nisa) and Asia Powell (Terence Whitaker); seven grandchildren; brother, Bruce Powell; two sisters, Barbara Nollie and Yolanda Powell-Jones; mother-in-law, Grace Alexander; a host of nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 1 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment private. Livestreaming at scottsfuneralhome.com