Mr. Dennis Powell

Mr. Dennis Edward Powell, age 70, of Soperton, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home. Mr. Powell was born in Dublin, grew up in Laurens County and the Orlando, FL, areas, and moved to Soperton in 1987. He worked as a building contractor in Orlando for many years until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Claxton and Ollie Kay Coleman Powell, and 1 daughter, Shannon Powell. Survivors include his wife, Debby Long Powell, Cadwell; 3 children, Jessica Sawyer (Ricardo), Genea Powell and Jason Vaughan; 1 brother, Ricky Powell; 1 sister, Kathy Newberry; 6 grandchildren, Zachary, Ashley, Layla, Dexirae, Jaszmyn and Xavier; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be laid to rest at a later date. Sammons Funeral Home in Soperton was in charge of arrangements.