Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1961
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Bobby Powell Obituary
Bobby "Fishbone" Powell Jr., 58, of Hortense, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at his residence after a long, brave battle with cancer.
He enjoyed many things in his life, but some would say spending time with his loved ones was what he cherished the most. He was a good man, always helping anyone who needed anything. He was very hard working and would give you the shirt off his back. In his spare time you could find him at Golden Isles Speedway, where he spent many Friday and Saturday nights. Whether it was rooting for his friends or behind the wheel of his No. 13 race car, he was just happy he was there. Two of his greatest accomplishments were the track championships he won at Golden Isles Speedway in 1994 and 1999. He also enjoyed going to the store and buying scratch-off tickets, sitting by the fire with a cold Busch beer, watching the Georgia Bulldogs play football, and always having any type of racing on the TV.
Fishbone was born Dec. 8, 1961, in Brunswick, to Bobby Roy Powell and Lelia Christine Turner Powell; he moved to Hortense from Brunswick 27 years ago.
Fishbone is survived by the mother of his girls, BJ Powell of Hortense; his daughters, Lelia Chaney (Gregory) of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kala Eason (Brad) of Dallas, Ga.; granddaughters, Alyssa Chaney and Abigail Eason; his companion, Lucy Kern of Hortense; sisters, Gina Erdman (John) of St. Louis, Mo., Adelia Knight of St. Marys, Ga.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Marie Powell; and a sister, Barbara Brown.
A service to celebrate Fishbone's life will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1, 2020, at Chapman Funeral Chapel.
Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Family-placed obituary
The Brunswick News, July 23, 2020
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Powell
Sponsored by Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Brunswick.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Bobby Powell's name
Memorial Events
for Bobby Powell
Aug
1
Service
10:00 a.m.
Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Brunswick5951 Golden Isles Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525
Funeral services provided by:
Chapman Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Brunswick5951 Golden Isles Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525
How to support Bobby's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Bobby Powell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
