Jacob Thurman Powell

Jacob Thurman Powell, 59, of Eller Road, Commerce, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Cobb Healthcare Center in Comer, Georgia. Born December 21, 1953 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Clifford Powell and the late Iris Thurman Powell. He was the former a Maintenance Mechanic from the wood & lumber industry. Left to cherish his memories are his daughters Rebecca Powell Akers of Roanoke, VA; Melissa Powell of Commerce, GA; step-son James & Debb Jachimski of Comer, GA; step-daughter Wendy Fowler of Commerce, GA; father Clifford Powell of Rocky Mount, VA; siblings Louis Powell, Darrell Powell both of Rocky Mount, VA; Deborah Miller of Mechanicsville, VA; Melissa Gay of Richmond, VA; Paula Stansky and Maria Wise both of Kill Devil Hills, NC; grandchildren Sarah Elizabeth Akers, Josiah, Delana, Jace and Joel Jachimski, Haley and Deanna Fowler, and one great-grandchild Emma Fowler. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a brother Allen Powell. A Memorial Gathering will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 1-3PM at Riverside Baptist Church in Colbert, GA 65 Sorrow-Patterson Road. Share your stories and photos in Mr. Powell's Book of Memories online at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton is respectfully in charge of the arrangements for Jacob Thurman Powell.