Lakefront Memorial Funeral Home
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Obituary For James Earl Powell
11/04/1941 - 07/07/2023
VISITATION:
Friday, July 14, 2023
1 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Light Of The World M B Church
5010 South Drive
Jackson, MS 39209
SERVICE:
SATURDAY, July 15, 2023
11 A. M.
Light Of The World M B Church
5010 South Drive
Jackson, MS 39209…
OBITUARY:
James Earl Powell was born to the late Will Powell and Izola Lucas Powell. James was born and raised in Crystal Springs, MS on November 4, 1941. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the Late Marie Green Powell until her death.
After migrating to Jackson, MS, James flourished in his passion for Auto Body Repair in which he worked as a Certified Master Auto Repairman with Powell Body Shop over 48 years.
Along his journey, he joined Corner Stone Baptist Church. Along this journey, James met a devoted spouse Linda which they've shared 40 plus years. In the union two children were born; Suzettia(Quinton) and Jasmine(Jermaine). 3 Daughters: Janice Powell, Sharlette Shorter, Jamilyn Morgan and Laquicia Phillips. He was proceeded in death by one son Jessie Powell; grandson Adrienne Dent; five brothers Thomas Powell, Sr., Lennelle Powell, Walter Powell, Andrew Powell and Willie Powell,; three sisters, Zeola Powell, Ethel Powell and Willie Mae Hodges. He leaves to cherish three sisters, Margaret Powell, Beola Powell and Willie B. Terry; 19 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; 1 god daughter(Nicole Keys), 1 god grandson(Jamarian Booth) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Guest Book
You will be missed daddy..
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A man of wisdom knowledge Prosperity a loving grandfather a loving father the neighborhood father who watched over all the kids in the neighborhood show respect for others as well as they respecting him you will truly be missed
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You will be missed. Etheridge Jamison
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May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Tom and Shannon
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LOVE gives us memories, FAITH gives us strength.. Our thoughts, prayers, and continuous love are with you. Thomas Jr., Shannon, Justin, Jakoby, and TJ Powell
- Shannon Powell
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
- Lakefront Memorial Funeral Home