John Laverne Powell

John Laverne Powell

John Powell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thompson Funeral Homes - Lexington on Aug. 4, 2024.

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John Laverne Powell, 64, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away August 1, 2024, at JMS Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. He was born on October 3, 1959, in Virginia to John and Joan (Hernacki) Powell.
John is survived by his brother, Robert Powell, and sisters, Deborah Raines and Annette Powell, as well as 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Joan Powell and his daughter, Emily Williams.
A private funeral service will be at Celestial Memorial Gardens, as well as interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
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August 6, 2024

Ala Miller posted to the memorial.

August 5, 2024

Jean branham posted to the memorial.

August 4, 2024

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Ala Miller

August 6, 2024

He was my step father for many , many years.
He was there for me when my own father was not.
I'm extremely sorry for all he went through in life and in the end. But the Lord is holding his hand just as John held mine.

Jean branham

August 5, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

August 4, 2024

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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