James Powell II Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Powell II of DeKalb, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 64, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Powell Sr. and Thelma Powell (Appleton); his brothers, Donald Appleton and Samuel Beatty; his sisters-in-law, Cheryl Appleton and Sharon Williams; his nephews, Donald Appleton II and Elijah Beatty; his great-nephew Jaden Blumenberg; and his great-niece Aaliyah Powell.
He is survived by: his siblings, Jane Powell, Winslow Powell and Stanford Thompson; his children, James Powell III, Jeremy Powell and Jazmen Powell; his grandchildren, Elise, James IV, Jaylen, Syvanna, Kaylah, Emmanuel, Elizabeth, Kaylah M., Trent, Jizell, Carter, Kendra, Kyla, Victoria, McKenzie, David, Averylynn, Ja'Varion, Ja'Zariah, Jayceon, Ta'Riyah Powell and Taylor Nasir'Jones; and his nieces and nephews, Charles Houskins, Samuel Beatty II, Andre Powell, Lashaun Bailey, Mahadee Powell, Daniel Appleton, Winslow Powell II, Yara Banks (Arthemas), Theresa McCall (Shomari), Tina Alexander (Reginald), Nikita Beatty, MTeesha Houskins, Demetria Bailey, Chevon Powell, Katrice, Keisha and Kandra Thompson. He is also survived by great-nieces and great-nephews, loved cousins, extended family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Powell Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.
