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Clayton Hughes Powell, Jr.

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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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Comment Link 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 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 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 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 Friday, 18 September 2020 22:26 posted by Rebecca Amic
So sorry for your loss. ??????
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Comment Link 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 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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