Mr. Earl J Powell, age 91, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on December 16, 2025 at Langdale Hospice House in Valdosta, Georgia.  He was born in Hiawassee, Georgia on May 25, 1934 and was the son of Stella Hinson Powell.  Mr. Powell lived in Cook County since 1986 and was a member of Springhead Baptist Church.  He also retired from the United States Air Force where he served honorably in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Mr. Powell is survived by his son, Steve Powell of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters and a son-in-law: Teresa Valant of Adel, Patricia and Robin Knight also of Adel; a grandson, Matthew Knight of Adel; and a half-brother, Allan Sosbee of Hiawassee.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lois Elva Breedlove Powell.

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Powell will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday December, 21, 2025 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Joey Taylor officiating.  Military Honors will be provided for Mr. Powell at the graveside service.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.boonefunerals.com .  Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Powell family.