Robert “Bobby” Powell, 71, of Eastman passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at the VA hospital in Dublin after an extended illness.
Bobby was born in Charleston, S.C., on March 19, 1947, to the late Owen Powell and Lorraine August Lewis. After high school, Bobby enlisted and served honorably in the United States Army. After his service to his country, he moved around a little living in Nahunta and Kingsland but Bobby finally made his home in Eastman. He worked for a building contractor for 20 years where he ultimately retired at 65.
Bobby is survived by a son and two daughters of Seattle; his mother, Lorraine Lewis, a brother, Roger Lewis (Donna), a sister, Edie Lewis Ellis (Larry), all from Woodbine; a sister, Donna Kelly (Gerald) from Brantley County; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Bobby wished to be cremated. There will be a memorial service in his community at a date to be determined.