Jack Allen POWELL

Members of AOM were stunned to hear of our compatriot's passing. Jack was most beloved among our membership and, as a strong Christian and knowing that he suddenly went to the arms of Jesus, is a measure of comfort to us all. We pray the Lord will provide the measure of comfort to those who Jack left behind to ease the grief.

Robert N. Hart,
Chaplain-Assn. of Minemen

Dearest Trenda and family, Know at this trying time that you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that you have so many happy memories to sustain you and your faith to lift you up. As you face this loss, remember what a gift you had in your wonderful father and continue to celebrate his life and love in your own lives. With deepest sympathy,

So Sorry for your lose of Jack. He was a great friend to me and my late husband Junior Allen Nichols they shared a lot of memories together.Prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.

To Andre and the Powell family. I just read of your loss and it saddened me greatly. Although I left the neighborhood in the late seventies I think of you and your family often. As a kid I spent many hours near your home where we grew up and I recall seeing your Dad many times, always keeping an eye on us. I recently lost the only Dad that I knew and the loss is tragic, but rather continue to be saddened a flood of memories began to rise to the surface that helped to ease the sadness. As time passed some situation would trigger a thought and I would find myself smiling because they were always the good memories that we shared. I hope for something similar for you and your family.

Randall Bush, Callaway Virginia

So sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I worked with Jack for about 15 years when stationed in Roanoke. He was a legend in Law Enforcement.

Mary and family sincere sympathy on the loss of Jack. I know how you miss him already and I know him and Ray are together.Keep me in your prayers.Phyllis TAllahassee

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you today.

My thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Andra, and Trenda.

Dear Trenda and family, while I cannot attend your father's service, I do want to extend my deepest sympathies to Mrs. Powell, and all of you and your families. I will keep your families in my thoughts and prayers! I know by reading about your dad that he was a remarkable man and you are blessed to have had him in your life. God bless, Barb

Jack has meant so much to Franklin County Historical Society as a "character" on our Moonshine Express tours, a program presenter, bookseller and tale teller. I cannot begin to describe how we will miss him. Best wishes to all of you as you go forward without his unique take on life.

Mary, Trenda and Andre,
I have chatted with Jack and kept in contact with him over the years hearing how each of you were doing. He was an inspiration to so many of us growing up. There are never words to express how sorry we are at your loss. Our prayers are with you for the coming days are you deal with his loss.

I met Mr Powell a number of times at his lectures about his career. He was a real gentlemen and will be missed by all who knew and met him. May he RIP

Jack was such a sweethart. I loved listening to his stories while he was working at the Poff building as a CSO. I saw him in Wal-mart several times and was lucky enough to meet his beautiful bride, as he called her, Mary. I know he will be missed greatly by friends and family. He ws a special friend.

Friendship and care for the Powell Family
Friends since Class of 52'JHS
Will always remember the stories Jack told, and the fun we enjoyed at our JHS class reunion,
Sincerly, Margaret M.Murphy Murphy

Mrs. Powell, Trenda and Andra -
I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Powell's passing. When I think of him, it brings a smile to my face. I have great memories of his big bear hugs! He was a wonderful man and I am so thankful to have known him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love, Karla Hibbs

R.I.P Jack. I can say I was honored to work with Jack first time in the late 60's & early 70's busting up Nip-Joints on the Yard(Henry Street). He was one tough ABC officer.It was a honor to know & work with him through the years.
Chief H.E. Routon, (RET)-Dept. Veterans Affairs Police Service)

Mary, Trenda, Andra, and Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with yOU. He was such a great man. Our memories of Jack and you, will be in our memories forever.
Melinda Early Ferris, Tiffany Carroll,William Early

Mary, Trenda Andra and families, I am shocked at the news of your loss. Jack was always special to all of us, growing up in the neighborhood he watched out for all us kids, as adults he continued to make sure we were good kids and didn't make any stupid mistakes. In the 25 years I lived in Georgia, Jack took my husband under his wing hoping to find a law enforcement in Va. for him. Your dad continued to stay in touch because of their mutual interest in law enforcement and the military. The last time I saw him we chatted about his writings and the documentary that was out. He was such a wonderful mentor and friend. Amazing how one man can go from checking scrapped knees of the neighborhood kids who were learning to ride their first bikes, to watching us as we learned to drive. So few people, other than family follow your life from the day you move in to the neighborhood until you grow up and move away, even to the point of making time to chat when we came back to visit. The world has lost a very remarkable, caring, person who made the world a safer place for all of us. He will be missed by so many. Please know that all of you are in my prayers at this time. I know that nothing can fulfill the space left behind, I miss my dad and mom everyday, but the memories of all the wonderful things we did as children, the graduations, weddings, grands all some how make me smile more than bring tears. I pray that day will soon be like those, when memories will bring smiles, when you know what a wonderful man Jack was to a whole generation of people. Especially of all the neighbors that lived on Hartsook Blvd. back in the 60's. I see to all of you my love, prayers and condolences.
Dianne Shelton Waterman

Trenda, Dr Jake, Britney and Mary Carter,
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Your father (grandfather) was such a kind person to my children, they enjoyed when he came to visit. We are saddened by your loss. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

So very sorry to hear of Mr. Powell's passing. We lived next door to the on Hartsook Blvd, him and Mary were always so sweet and kind,we thought a lot of him and Mary! Thoughts and Prayers to Mary and all the family.

Am proud to say that I knew Jack. God has a great servant.

Mary our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.ay God give you peace in his loving arms at this sad time..

Mary so sorry about Jack he was such an special man and loved by all he will be really missed Hael and Morris

To the family of Jack Powell,I send my Love and Prayers to you all.I remember when you guys lived just down the street from us in Garden City,and we got to know each other and became friends. Where did the time pass you'd think it was yesterday. Jack was always one of the fathers in the neighborhood that everyone looked up to, my bother Mark thought he was the best of the best only to know one day that he was...So very to hear of his passing and I know he will be missed so very much,He was a great man and the world has lost one of the last good ones. May Gods Blessing be with you one and all and your memories hold dear for each and every one.

Jack was a fine officer and a super nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Dear Mary &Family: Jean and I are so sorry for your loss. May God strengthen all in this sad time. Jack and I became friends while working as CSO"s in Roanoke. We both enjoyed helping you celebrate your 50ith. We will treasure the cross, duster and walking stick Jack made for us along with the autographed copies of his books. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary, Trenda, Andra and family: Our prayers are with you. Jack has always, and will always define the perfect picture of family strength and honor. He has positively influenced more people over the years than you can count. We will have fond memories always.

Powell Family'
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing He has left happy memories with every one who knew him as a friend. His happy smile and laughter will always live on. Mary and Girls I will surely keep you in my prayers I am so sorry ,I wish I could take the pain away. Shirley Mills

My thoughts are with you all.Jack was a great man. And such close freind to my famliy and to my dad.Burke Hatcher

Trenda and Andra,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a fine man. Anytime I think of your dad and your family it brings back such fond memories of days gone by. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kurt

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love always, Becky!

My prayers and condolences go out to your family...Ray Ramsry JHS class '52

The Powell Family:

We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My dad had the honor with working with Jack over the years and I had the opportuity to meet a great man. Our thoughts and prays are with you duirng this difficult time.

Thanks for sharing Jack with the Law Enforcement Community. He was a mentor to be when i entered the field in 1975 at the MCSO and a friend since then.

Trenda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this sad time. I have fond memories of your dad and thinking about him brings a smile to my face.

The Powell Family:
I am so sad to learn of Jack's death. He was a fine friend of mine and we had many many good times together when we both were lawmen. You always knew Jack had your back and everything would be ok.
Rest in peace my good friend.

Trenda and Andra, So sorry to hear of your daddy's passing. What a wonderful life! May the memories make you smile and laugh as you recall the good times!
Robin McLelland Nichols
pickerington ohio

Mary, Thinking of you and your family! Your in my prayers.

Barbara Kelley

Mary, Trenda, Andra, and family, I'm so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss his sweet smile and hugs.

Tonya Kelley McCain

Mary,

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed!

Keith Martin at National Optical