Alton Kent Powell

Alton Kent Powell

MABLETON, GA – Alton Kent Powell, 71, of Mableton, and recently of Allentown, GA, passed away at his home after an extended illness.

Memorial services will be held Saturday May 27, 2023 at 11:00AM in the Allentown United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Allentown City Cemetery. Rev. Jeff Alligood and Rev. Herbert Shippey will officiate.

Mr. Powell was born in Colquitt, GA and raised in Baker County, the son of the late Hubert Alton Powell and Carolyn Bailey Ward. He lived in Albany, GA for a number of years and later in the Jacksonville, FL area. He worked for Carlton Company in Albany, GA and as a photographer, and as a truck driver, driving cross country. Over the years Kent enjoyed live music, coaching his kids’ sports teams, his mother Carolyn Ward’s southern cooking, and spending time with his family and dogs.

Survivors include his Daughter Casey Powell of Atlanta. His Son Shane Powell of Dothan. His Brother Marty Powell of Warner Robins. His Grandsons, Jacob Powell and Finn Underwood.

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Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.