James Willard Powell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 24, 2025, at the age of 90, James Willard Powell of Newton, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Willard Powell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Willard Powell and Margaret Rose Poteat Powell; his wife Etta Lee Powell; and his granddaughters, Jenny Sunshine Powell and Rebecca Nicole Powell.
He is survived by: his children, James Willard Powell III (Donna) of Newton, Julia Powell Sellers (Chris) of Newton and Lorrie Ann Powell Cassell of Newton; his grandchildren, Lauren Powell, Roxane Powell Chatman, Annie Achor, James Willard Powell IV and Naomi Trent; his great grandchildren, Ashlee Chatman, Tommie Chatman, Piercen, Achor of Indiana and Ava Trent; and his great great grandchild Alicia Sunshine Alfaro.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at the Bennett Funeral Service (7878 NC-16, Newton, NC 28658). A celebration of life was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
Live streaming for this service is available at oneroom.com/Memorials may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (Russia Mission), Condolences may be sent to the Powell family at http://www.bennettfuneralservice.com.