Book of Memories for Jim W. Powell, Jr.

Condolence From Kevin Wooley

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 23:18:53 EDT

You are so missed Jim. Really can’t believe you’ve been gone 10 years. Shonda, if you see this, text me 817-889-0253.

Condolence From Shonda

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:18:20 EST

7 years and I still think of you each and every day. Seems like you have been gone forever. I still love you so much.

Condolence From Linda, Jacob, Sam

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:41:23 EST

Jimmy, thanks for everything. We'll keep getting back on the horse.

Condolence From John Gunter

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:09:59 EST

Jimmy we worked a lot of hours together at the miracle gro plant. Had some good times and some bad but it was always interesting Gonna miss your stories. So long my friend.

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:23:52 EST

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:23:51 EST

Taken Sept 2011 in Thomasville

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Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:23:50 EST

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Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:39:06 EST

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Condolence From Terry and Lori Epperson

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:43:59 EST

Our hearts are with you, holding you in love and light during this time of loss...Terry and Lori

Condolence From Chris Wittke Family

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 09:01:25 EST

We love you, Jimmy!!! We are going to miss you so much!! You and Shonda were always so much fun to be around and were so in love! We are so blessed to have had Jimmy in our lives for all those years. WE LOVE YOU JIM-JIM AND SHONDA!!!!

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Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:51:32 EST

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:53:42 EST

Jimmy singing at Melanie and Wes's engagement party

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:52:36 EST

Jimmy and Susan singing at Melanie and Wes's engagement party

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:35:22 EST

Jimmy was our first volunteer at Serendipity Farm. He was volunteering when we were just learning about the benefits of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. He was a natural. A born horse whisperer, Jimmy also could read the souls of the children with whom he worked, and he instinctively knew what to say, and just as importantly, what not to say. Jimmy was proud of his service to our country as a United States Marine, and when he was not wearing his trademark black cowboy hat, he sported his Marines cap. One rarely saw his bare head, and it was usually only during prayer or while showing respect to the flag of his country, or to someone whom he believed deserved the bare headed salute. I am proud to say that he was my friend. But Jimmy was pretty much everybody’s friend, if they would have him. He had strong principles instilled in him by his much beloved Granny, and reinforced with love and respect by his parents. Jimmy respected and adored them. He doted on his sister. He cherished his wife. And he still had love to share among the many children and adults he met in his widely varied activities. He was Mr. Jimmy to the tearful frightened children. He was MISTER Jimmy to the misbehaving child. He was a shoulder to cry on, two strong arms to hold you up when you thought you would never have the strength to stand again. He was the backup for many a single parent when they reached the end of the rope. Even when they did not have the strength to tie the knot to hang on to, he would tie the knot in the end of that rope for them, clasp their fingers around it and bellow “HANG ON DANGIT”. Jimmy was THE COWBOY when he announced at wrestling matches. He was often recruited to be the villain in these shows, and would grin from ear to ear while describing the intricate moves that made up the wrestling match. He was THE SINGING COWBOY at various clubs and venues, and his long term dream was to someday make his living singing. That is, until he was employed by his last employer. Also former Marines, these people valued him, saw him for what he was, and used his talents to the full. For the first time in years, he was happy in his job. He stood up for what he believed, lived what he preached, walked his talk. His fondest wish in life was that when he left this earth, he would be known for the love he was able to share. He believed completely in the admonition to “bring heaven to earth” and was convinced that it was being done through love and principles. He offended people. But usually that was because he called them on their misbehavior, and they were embarrassed. It is easier to point a finger in rage than admit a mistake. I can envision him now, charging up the hill on the back of his beloved Snickers, with Granny on Lightening by his side. Semper Fi, and Good Ride, Cowboy, Good Ride.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:45:26 EST

Jimmy and his "woman" as he would have fondly called her. My sympathies to you Shonda. He loved you very much.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:42:49 EST

They had a special relationship. Snickers passed away a month ago. May they ride together forever.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:41:28 EST

Jimmy and his pal, Snickers. Better known as Knothead. The horse, not the man.

Story shared: His teen years

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:17:24 EST

I was the song leader for the Bower Kids during the time Jimmy Sr. was pastor and Jim Jr. sang with the choir and ensemble. What a great and memorable time. Jim always sang from his heart and with a smile on his face. I have a special photo album of the group at different singings, Six Flags and a few other activities. I have kept and treasured it all these years. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Condolence From Millie Hamilton

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:10:09 EST

My prayers are with all the family and friends. He will be missed!

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Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:46:43 EST

The kids of 1983. Jimmy was always there. lol

Condolence From Susan Chandler & family

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:12:33 EST

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. We have and always will love you all. God bless you always.

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Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:48:26 EST

Jimmy Sr became our pastor at Bower Baptist in Evergreen when I was a pre-teen late 70s-early 80s. This family will always mean so very much to me in many ways. I always will remember Jimmy Jr for his cowboy boots and his little blue pinto. We all participated in Youth Choir together and many of us sang duets, quartets, took trips to six flags and so many other wonderful memories! Love you my friend forever xoxo! Bobbye Jean