- Date Of Birth: March 12, 1932
- Date Of Death: October 11, 2015
- State: Alabama
Joe Mackie Powell, 83, died at Thomas Hospital on
October 11, 2015. He was a native of Citronelle, AL and a
resident of Spanish Fort, AL. Joe was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church, Bigbee, AL. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Joe was a lifetime member of ABBA Shrine Temple and was a member of Spanish Fort Lodge 916 F.A.M. In years past he enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and was a master turkey hunter. Joe enjoyed playing golf too. His favorite teams were the Atlanta Braves and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Joe was a great conversationalist and never met a stranger. He enjoyed feeding hummingbirds. Joe loved to watch his daughter, Belinda, play softball for 27 years and also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survived By:
Wife of 53 years ~ Ella Reynolds Powell, Spanish Fort, AL
Daughters
Belinda Powell ~ Saraland, AL
Shirley (Preston “Arnie”) McDonald ~ Hixson, TN
Sister
Freida (Billy) Goldman ~ Citronelle, AL
Grandchildren
Angela McDonald (Kenneth) Larrimore ~ Jackson, AL
Michael (Cindy) McDonald ~ Columbus, GA
Great Grandchildren
Whitney (Kyle) Reeves,Trey Larrimore, Alexandra McDonald
Preceded in Deathy By:
Parents ~ Howard & Golda Booth Powell
Siblings ~ Howard Powell, Jr.; Orvis Powell;
Curtis E. Powell; Betty Lou Roberson
Danny Ray Lott, Orvis Joe Goldman, Marcus Goldman, Greg Reynolds, Sammy Reynolds, Kenneth Larrimore