George N Powell

Funeral services for Mr. George N. Powell will begin at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home with the Reverend Gil Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Powell, 80, of Meridian, died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his home.

George loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an Alabama Football enthusiast, being Bear Bryant’s and Nick Saban’s biggest fan. He had a rich knowledge of the history of Alabama Football that rivaled most. He was a servant of his fellow man and served in the Mississippi Army National Guard seven years from 1963 until 1970; and served with Meridian Fire Department eleven years from 1964 until 1975. He retired as a Dispatcher with D & D Transport after over 16 years. Following his retirement his will to work continued on as a delivery driver with Olde Town Cleaners; he enjoyed meeting others and visiting his customers. His favorite title was “Grandpa” to his three granddaughters, who were his pride and heart. Faith in Jesus was always at the forefront of George’s life, being saved at a young age, he always followed the Lord throughout his life. He hid scripture in his heart and quoted verses all the time; he always made sure to say “Have a blessed day” as his parting words.

George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Kathryn Bailey Powell; children, Nikki Holifield (Tommy) and Renee’ Butler (Hank); granddaughters, Claudia Rose Marie Butler, Olivia Evelyn Annette Butler, and Cassandra Catherine Holifield; siblings, David Powell (Carole) and Patricia Berry (Crist), as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Mr. Powell is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Myrtis Powell; siblings, Annette Shelton and Bailey Powell.

Online condolences may be expressed at robertbarhamffh.com.

The Powell family will receive guests from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM prior to funeral rites in the chapel.