Jimmy Lee Powell, Jr.

June 30, 2012

Jimmy Lee Powell, Jr., age 48, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2012. He was born in Savannah, GA. Jimmie was a Desert Storm vet while serving in the United States Air Force. He served with several fire stations and was a fire chief in Mississippi. Jimmie was also a paramedic and training officer in Escambia County for over 10 years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Jimmie is survived by his loving wife, Terrie Powell; daughters, April Hart (Jason) and Shelby Lowell; son, Shannon Lowell; mother, Betty Carnley (Charles); father, Jimmie Powell (Elizabeth); grandmothers, Catherine Grantham and Vera Powell; three sisters, Sheri Blum (Fred), Kimberly Scott (James), and Lori Barrett (Mike); four grandchildren, Kaileigh, Elliana, Taylor, and Riley; nieces and nephews, Timothy, Jordyn, Austin, Cody, Joshua, Caleb; and numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be members of Escambia County Public Safety.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Covenant Hospice.

Visitation will be Monday, July 2, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Marcus Point Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Poulliot officiating.

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2 Responses to “Jimmy Lee Powell, Jr.”

  1. Chuck Rector on July 6th, 2012 12:39 am

    Jimmie Powell will certainly be missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing him or working with him. His legacy will live on, not only though his family, but through the lives he has influenced both professionally and personally. I knew Jimmie through ECEMS. He and I both worked the night shift and would see each other often. He was a medic and I was an EMT that worked at both West Fl Hospital ER and Baptist Hospital ER downtown. He was always such a pleasure to talk to and swap stories with. I do feel as though he was my brother in the EMS family. All of my brothers and sisters in the EMS family will agree that he was a man of outstanding character and will be missed greatly. To his real family: I’m sorry for your loss and I’ll pray for you that God will grant you peace in this very difficult time. I wish you all the best. To Jimmie: No more lights and sirens and hurrying to get there. Your there now. No more pain or suffering. You finally get a chance to relax. I’ll see you when I get there.

  2. Kevin Merritt on July 2nd, 2012 10:15 am

    We will be laying Jimmie to rest these next 2 days. Jimmie was a great medic, mentor, and friend. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace brother.

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