Rufus Melton Powell Obituary
Rufus Melton Powell of Sylvester, Georgia passed away on November 1, 2026. Rufus, born on August 22, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rufus Melton Powell to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Addie G. Powell and Mamie Farmer Powell; his wife Virginia M. Powell; and his siblings, Leroy Powell (Christine), Addie Mae Castleberry (Herbert) and William Powell (Betty).
He is survived by: his daughters, Terry Wilkerson (Steve) and Cindy McGee (Chris); his grandchildren, Miranda Baucom (Matt), Clete Wilkerson (Heather), Carrie Curtis (Loren) and Casey Knight (Ross); his great grandchildren, Jones Baucom, Smith Baucom, Kellar Baucom, Christopher McGahee (Skylar), Graham Knight, Ava Knight and Sloane Curtis; and his sister Hazel Davis. He is also survived by extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 3rd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Banks Funeral Home (210 N Main St, Sylvester, GA 31791). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 at the Hillcrest Cemetery (701 S Isabella St, Sylvester, GA 31791).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Unity Baptist Church Building Fund, 101 Bryant Drive, Sylvester, GA 31791.
