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Larry Guy Powell was born on March 5, 1947 to the late Flora and William Powell in Crenshaw County, Alabama. He entered his forever home on October 12, 2024. He was a resident in Columbus, GA.
Larry spent his days playing and meeting new friends through Words with Friends. He loved nothing more than filling his schedule full of activities with his grandchildren and just loving on them every moment that time would allow. Saturdays were spent yelling ROLL TIDE, determining his mood for the rest of the day. Larry was a proud Navy Seabees who served two tours in Vietnam. He loved his retirement breakfasts where he got to chat with all of his fellow retirees from Fort Benning. He retired DoD in 2018. There was never a place that Larry went that he didn’t gain a friend along the way. If you were a friend to him, he was an even better friend to you. Life will never be the same without the precious soul that he was on this earth.
He is survived by his wife, Scottie, son, Christopher (Kerry) Dunn and their children Charlie and Jasper, daughter, Brittanie Dunn with children Wyatt and Gabriel, son, Shepherd (Kristen) Dunn with children, Gracie, Parker, Malachi, and Tatum, and daughter Laramie (Wes) Jones with children, Piper, Aven, Sadie, Brewton, Mazie, Saban, and Lula and sister, Joan Vickery as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Flora and William Powell, brother, Louis Powell, sister, Sandra Parker, sister Joyce Kendrick, and in-laws, Ruby and Bud Mclamb.
Millie Portela says
My dear friend Larry , we had many laughs while working the check points and later on at the ranges. I still remember the day I asked for plumbing advice and you laughed at me .. lol but you will forever be remembered as the one person we could always rely on and those fatherly hugs. May you rest in peace my friend .
Penny Holzapfel says
My prayers are with the family and friends.
Brenda Guess says
Larry
We met many years ago. You were such a blessing in my life. Thank you for being there in the darkest times. You will be greatly missed.
John Holzapfel says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marsha Carroll says
Larry Powell was a friendly, kind, patriotic and very handsome Southern Gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially his family to whom he was devoted. Peace be with you all.
Manuela (Alla) Menendez says
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Larry was such a precious soul. Thank you for being a dear friend for many years. His grand babies made his world go round. He will be missed by us all.
Tony says
Larry had a heart big as Texas! He was alway concerned about those he new and worked with. Will miss you brother!
R. Neal Fulford says
Larry was a joy to be around. The best boss I ever had. He worked in all kinds of weather and severe conditions. He was truly a leader and first on to dive in on any project. With the wonderful heart he looked after everyone and made sure that you done your part. He understood that you didn’t always have a good day and family came first. Larry could fix, rig and make things work no matter the circumstances. Larry could write better than any lawyer and do math better than I have ever seen. Larry was a wise man and had a heart of gold. Spending days with Larry for decades was a blessing. I spent more time Working with Larry than I did home and we were like brothers. Cold, heat, rain, holidays, nights and days he took care of the soldiers and their families and the mission of Ft. Benning, he was first on deck. Larry would speak his mind to you and ask forgiveness to you later if he offended you. Larry had no enemies because his loved everyone and wanted everyone to love each other. Larry dearly loved All of his family . I could go on and on but if you knew Larry, you knew a Great man. I thank our Heavenly Father for making our paths cross on this earth.
Thank you Lord for placing Larry in all of our lives.
I pray the Holy Sprit gives all of us comfort.
Cathy Gallops says
I only knew Larry for a short time but boy he left a good impression. He definitely loved Scottie and his family. He would follow Scottie around when she walked and was there if she needed him, riding along on the golf cart! He had a smile that would make anybody smile and always made me feel welcome as a neighbor. The neighborhood will miss you!!!!!!!
Vernon Swanier says
My prayers go out to the family. Larry, as I would call him Mr. Powell. We had just spoke the last part of September. He and I were always playing word with friends on line. He would win or I would win and we would come back for a rematch.
You will truly be missed my friend.
Bab Brand says
Prayers for family and friends. I had the privilege of working with L P at the Farley Nuclear Plant in Dothan, Alabama many years ago I shared a mobile home with him and the late Bob Neal. He was a joy to be around and when he had a job to do, he was all in and would give you the shirt off his back! R I P ol friend till we meet again on the big job up there!
Nikki says
He has always been my favorite Uncle. He loved my Mama. That’s all I ever needed to know. She used to fight his battles even though he was tough enough on his own.
Barbara Cook says
It has been 2 months since Larry left his earthly home. I know his family misses him so much. What they don’t know is how much I have missed him for the last 10 years. He was always someone I could talk to and understand how he felt about the situation. I loved him so much! It was fun playing dominoes all those years and just visiting him and Scottie! Miss him so much and will see him again one day!