John Lewis Powell

John Lewis Powell obituary

John Lewis Powell

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John Powell Obituary

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John Lewis Powell

John Lewis Powell, age 87, of Lebanon, KY, passed away on October 10, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on August 1, 1938 in Meade County, KY.

John was a retired employee of Pepsi-Cola where he worked as a transport driver.

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: Everett Earl and Lena Wardrip Powell

Sons: John Lewis Powell and Charles Everett Powell

Step-son: Robert Osbourn

Step-daughter: Cynthia Estes

Step-grandsons: Wes Estes and Chris Estes

Brother: Paul Powell

Survivors include:

Wife of 47 years, Barbara Powell

Daughter: Joyce Marie (Bruce) Noah

Grandsons: J.T., Charles (Zoe), and Austin Noah

Step-children: Joseph Osbourn, Sara (Tim) Locklin, Lisa (Keith) Blomeyer, Chuck

(Becki) Osbourn

Step-grandchildren: Angela (Doug) Alford, Robert Osbourn, Rosemary Osbourn, Caroline Osbourn, Joseph Osbourn, Logan (Nyki) Osbourn, Morgan (Todd) Branham, Cory (Shelly) Leake, Tyler (Sara) Russell, Madison (Ben) McGoldrick, Bailey Osbourn, Chase Osbourn

Brother: Thomas J. Powell

Also surviving are 9 great-grandchildren and two on-the-way.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Bosley Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. officiated by Deacon Joe Dant. Interment to follow in St. Rose Church Cemetery in Springfield, KY.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the funeral home beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Pallbearers: Robert Osbourn, Joseph Osbourn, Logan Osbourn, Cory Leake, Tyler Russell, Chase Osbourn, J.T. Noah, Charles Noah, Austin Noah

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Upcoming Events

Oct

14

Visitation

4:00 p.m.

Bosley Funeral Home

246 South Proctor Knott Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033

Send Flowers

Oct

15

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Bosley Funeral Home

246 South Proctor Knott Ave., Lebanon, KY 40033

Send Flowers

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