Jeffrey Lee Powell

1959 - 2026

Jeffrey L. Powell, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27th surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born in Savannah, GA to Uly Powell of Sylvania, Ga. and Mary F. Powell of Sardis, Ga. He proudly served in the United States Navy for six years. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement in 2023. He was a loving father with a heart of compassion and a love for missions. He traveled to Honduras many times, focusing on construction needs, including building a house for a family with medical needs. He also assisted in many ways with a medical clinic, spent time with the boys in an orphanage, providing food and meeting needs of the staff, and delivered sermons and Bible studies in the local churches. Other missions included Russia, Romania, and China. He was often seen on the water, relaxing and enjoying many fishing adventures with his brother John, other family members and friends. His love for Jesus was evident in all of his life, but especially in these areas of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of the Islands.

Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and his firstborn grandson Landon Denmark. In addition to his wife Angela, Jeff leaves behind his son Daniel (Katie) of Savannah; Summer (Tim) of Savannah; and Winter (Dan) of Richmond Hill. His grandchildren are Alex Seidensticker, Pierce Powell, John Seidensticker, Cutter Powell, Wyatt Denmark, Lincoln Denmark, Carley Fass, Max Fass, Levi Denmark, and Macy Fass, a sister and two brothers; numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at First Baptist Church of the Islands on February 7th, 2026, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and service at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you consider a donation in Jeff's memory to the American Heart Association) or First Baptist Church of the Islands.