Extracted from The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)
James Alton ``Jimmy'' Powell, Sr.
A retired ironworker and a member of Local 623, he died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, in Baton Rouge at age 59.
He is survived by two sons, James A. Powell Jr. and Joshua A. Powell; a sister and brother-in-law, Jackie and Reggie Stewart; nephews, Robbie Fletcher, Randy Powell and Ricky Powell; and nieces, Cindy Powell and Courtney Moore.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie A. Powell.
Graveside service was at Olla Cemetery, Olla, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home East.
Thursday, January 11, 2007