James Edward Powell, Jr received the gift of life on Feb 1, 1954 in Chicago IL.
James loved people and really enjoyed talking and telling stories to those that would listen. James will be most remembered for his laughter and his love for people.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Johnson, III and his grandmother Rebecca London.
He leaves a lifetime of treasured memories with his loving family; his wife Paulette Yvonne “Von” Jackson-Powell of Greenwood, Fl, two sons Corey Powell, Sr of Dallas, Ga and James E Powell, III of Marietta, Ga, one daughter, Kendra Wynn (Cori) of Seven, MD, his mother, Mary Alice Johnson of Dania Beach, Fl, one grandson Corey Powell, Jr of Miami, Fl, two sisters, Loreli Montez Washington of Brentwood, CA, and Rebecca Ponds of Dania Beach, Fl, two brothers, Charles Powell (Valerie) of Baldwin Harbor, NY and Ronald Johnson (Tamika) of Nashville, TN, a nephew like a son Angelo Ponds “Pete” of Ft Lauderdale FL and a niece like a daughter Shannora Johnson of Crawfordville, FL
Funeral services for James will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11 am at Mt Tabor Missionary Baptist Church with Rev Dwight Cockerham, Sr officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot at Magnolia Cemetery in Defuniak Springs, Fl with the caring staff of Peoples Funeral Home of Marianna, Fl directing.
Public viewing will be held at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel on Friday from 3 pm until 6 pm.
Carol Brown sent Beautiful Dreams for Mr. James E. Powell - March 16, 2023
My Deepest Condolences to the Powell Family. May you find comfort in knowing death has no sorrow heaven can't heal. Your sister in law. Carol Brown & family
Beautiful Dreams was sent for Mr. James E. Powell - March 15, 2023
Uncle James/dad from the day I was born you stood in a place and all I seen was a Father. You were the things you instilled in me, that made me the WOMAN I am today, strong and independent. I learned so much from you. I thank you so much and appreciate you for everything. Everything you taught me and for standing in the position that you didn't have to but you chose to and I'm so grateful for that. This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to think about doing. This has taken a huge chunk out of me but I know everytime you were around you pushed for us to be a "UNIT," TALK OUT THE PROBLEM AND FIX IT... I Have so much to say BUT NOT ENOUGH TIME OR ROOM TO WRITE IT. Thank you for teaching me about Family, it has helped me and molded me better than any man in the family could have. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank You Again SHANNORA
My uncle/Dad, you raised me from an adolescent. You've taught me so much I can go all day with this one. Preparing me to be a man and being family oriented is just something I'll mention at this moment. You were my problem solver. I called you with every issue I had with myself and with anyone else. Our minimum hour conversations weekly will be missed dearly. I wasn't prepared for this moment to happen at all. Unc you have helped me develop in so many different areas. Your words of wisdom, your sharing of life experiences, most important you taught me a lot about our family history. Sorry if I'm all over the place it's so much to say. I love you unc/dad this one hurts me so. I love you I love you I love you. (Pete)
James "Pay Back" Powell you are one of my best buddies I'm had in my life. Thank You for some of the great times I've had in my young adult life , As I go through my own journey I will always think of you when I see a bright Carnary Yellow Automobile or hear James Browns famous tune "The Big Pay Back" :)
RIP My Brother RIP
Ronnie Bethel
James "Pay Back" Powell you are one of my best buddies I'm had in my life. Thank You for some of the great times I've had in my young adult life , As I go through my own journey I will always think of you when I see a bright Carnary Yellow Automobile or hear James Browns famous tune "The Big Pay Back" :)
RIP My Brother RIP
My Condolences to the Powell Family, My friend and Brother Charles Bernard Powell. I may not have known James in this life but we all come from the same Father our Creator making us all brothers for life. May prayers are we each Family member and the memories left behind is the one that in those hard times will pick everyone of the Family and Friends back up and give our Creator Thanks for this Soul that was part of your journey is this life time. Blessings Family of the Powells in Yahushua name 🙏
Uncle James you taught me how to be a stand up guy whether I was right or wrong! Stand behind your word and don't let no one influence you to do something when you know it's wrong. You will always be missed but never forgotten! Love you Big Guy❤️
Pop you have taught me and plenty others to be responsible and to do things the right way the first time. If there was a point to get across, you did it. You will truly be missed forever and forever remembered. I will always love you Poppitooooi!!!! Your oldest son, Corey
Thanks for being that bright light in the life of my cousin, your wife. You loved her unconditionally and was sent to her by God. A wonderful neighbor, friend, husband, son, father, brother, and so much more to many. Rest in Peace my brother, the world has lost a true gentle giant. You will always be remembered.
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