Elmer Russell Powell, 52, of the Portland community, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 3:43 A.M. at his home.
He was born June 7, 1969, in Adair County, to the late Ray and Inez Edrington Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Charles “Goo” Powell. Elmer was formerly employed at Cox Interior, a farmer and enjoying fishing.
Survivors include:
His wife – Michelle Mann Powell of Portland
Three sons – Kyle Powell (Ashley Riordan) of Munfordville, Wesley Powell (Gracie) Baker and Blake Powell all of Columbia
One daughter – Shelby Powell of Columbia
Two brothers – Gary Powell (Doris) and William Powell (Jamie) all of Columbia
Three sisters – Juanita Benningfield (Jr) of Campbellsville, Kathy Sullivan (Guinn) of Raywick, Judy Sebastian of Glasgow
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Watson officiating
Burial in Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Friday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements