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CLINTON — Johnny Best Powell, 82, of 400 Grove St., passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at New Life Baptist Church with Rev. David Page officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery of Goldsboro.
Born in 1942 in Sampson County, Johnny was the son of the late Gordon Best Powell and Alene Darden Powell. He was retired from the United States Air Force and a member of New Life Baptist Church.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Linda D. Powell; two daughters, Kimberly Swisher (Mark) of Naperville, Illinois, and Crystal Oakley (Brian) of Owens Crossroads, Alabama; one son, James Powell of Denton, Texas; one brother, Paul Powell (Susan) of Wilmington; three grandchildren, James C. Powell, Grace Swisher, Jack Swisher; and one great-granddaughter, Annaliese Powell.
Johnny was preceded in death by his brother, Kirby Powell.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services on Monday at the church beginning at 10 a.m. and other times at the home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.royalhallfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Life Baptist Church, 2605 Southeast Blvd., Clinton, NC. 28328.
Royal-Hall is honored to serve the Powell family.
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Bobbie Hennings
Yesterday
Johnny is and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Linda l missed you at the Southeast Boom Christmas party in my hangar. We are so sorry for your loss but know that he will always be remembered for being the friend that he was.
Doug Forbis
Yesterday
Please accept my condolences, Johnny was a good friend. We spent some good times in the Air Force playing golf, fishing, and various other endeavors. I will sure miss him as will many of his other Air Force Boomer Friends.
FREDERICK BOOKWALTER
Yesterday
Johnny, you will be remembered by those who served beside you in the USAF and USAFR in the KC-135 Tanker fleet both abroad and at home station during your service! The Boom Operator field today, stands on your shoulder´s and is thankful for your service, advice and instruction to make us better! I leave you with this poem and most sincere regards, your mission is complete, Boom Stowed now your spirit will surely fly with the Heavenly Eagles!
"Fallen Limb"
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me".
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don't worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we're together again.
Very Respectfully,
Frederick Bookwalter SMSgt (USAF Retired)
IFR Association Chaplain
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