William "Billy" Powell
William "Billy" Powell
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Mar
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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Baptist Church
1011 Oak Grove Road, Dresden, TN 38225
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Funeral service
4:00 p.m.
Sunset Cemetery
8603 Tennessee 22, Dresden, TN 38225
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William Powell Obituary
William "Billy" Powell, age 85 of Dresden, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Oak Grove Baptist Church beginning at 12 noon until service time at 4:00pm with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Perkins and Bro. Terry Griffin will officiate the service. Billy is survived by his wife, Wanda Powell. A more complete obituary will be posted at a later time.
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279 W Main St., Dresden, TN 38225
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Upcoming Events
Mar
8
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Baptist Church
1011 Oak Grove Road, Dresden, TN 38225
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
8
Funeral service
4:00 p.m.
Sunset Cemetery
8603 Tennessee 22, Dresden, TN 38225
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.