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Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr.

Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr.

There will be a private family graveside service for Mr. Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr

at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Powell, 74, of Brookhaven, died September 15, 2020. He was born in Martin Tennessee,

December 5, 1945 to Clayton Hughes Powell, Sr., and Cornelia Buton Chandler. He was a

Conductor with the Illinois Central Railroad for many years. Mr. Powell was an avid

hunter and fisherman as well. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Powell; his parents; and son, Ryan Powell.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his sons, Sean Powell (Kala) and Chris Powell and

wife, Amy; brothers, Ray M. Powell, G. Wayne Powell, and Jerry Marshall Powell; five

grandchildren and two great grandchildren; lifelong friends, Charles Feduccia,

Sammie Holmes and Semmie Smith, as well as other loving family members and friends.

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7 comments

  • Comment Link Sandra Ayers Monday, 07 December 2020 23:51 posted by Sandra Ayers

    Jupie and I graduated together in 1963 from Jackson High School, Jackson, Tennessee. He was a sweet friend. I am so sad to learn of his passing. His family has my deepest sympathy.

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  • Comment Link Mary Powell Sunday, 20 September 2020 20:32 posted by Mary Powell

    Powell Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Though I never met Jupie I knew him through his cousins, Jan and Larry. Love and prayers.

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  • Comment Link Jan Powell McGrann Saturday, 19 September 2020 17:58 posted by Jan Powell McGrann

    Rest in peace my dear cousin.We were always "favorite cousins". Love you. 3 Janis

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  • Comment Link Kenny Baggett Saturday, 19 September 2020 07:27 posted by Kenny Baggett

    Oh no grinder.... our trips to the river was a blast! Remember when the mailbox jumped out in front of you and you let me drive? It’s been a great journey dear friend...Kenny Baggett

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  • Comment Link Rebecca Amic Friday, 18 September 2020 22:26 posted by Rebecca Amic

    So sorry for your loss. ??????

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  • Comment Link Robin Daniels Wednesday, 16 September 2020 19:57 posted by Robin Daniels

    So sorry for your loss. Love you & Kala. I’ll be praying for y’all.

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  • Comment Link Ricky, Debra Bailey Bozeman Wednesday, 16 September 2020 17:28 posted by Ricky, Debra Bailey Bozeman

    We’re so sorry Sean! You and your family are in our family ?❤️?

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