Lurell Powell

Powell, Lurell, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at Park West Hospital on Thursday, September 5, 2002, from acute respiratory failure. Born September 16, 1929, in Tupelo, MS, he was preceded in death by parents, James Claude and Maudie Mae; three brothers, Bordo, Razzie, and Ernest; and four sisters, Claudia, Azilee, Mattie Sue, and Regina. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Laverne; two brothers, Fred and Jonathan; two sisters, Agnes Johnson and Mary Nell Farris, of Tupelo, MS; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Randy Balogh of Lebanon, OH; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Hobbie Sealy of Montgomery, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Julie Powell of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Ginger Cronogue of Cordova, TN, Emily Sealy of Montgomery, AL, Joshua, Anna and Zachary Powell of Knoxville, TN; and great-grandson, Jacob Cronogue of Cordova, TN. He served in the United States Naval Reserve from 1949-1950. He retired in 1991 after a long career as a highly respected sub-contractor of carpet installation. Lurell was of Pentecostal faith and loved the Lord. A special service of remembrance will be held from 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM on Monday, September 9, 2002 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway.