James Ray Powell, 82, Clarksville, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at Gateway Medical Center.
A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2011 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Chapel. Burial will be in Palmyra United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Saturday and from 12 noon until the hour of service Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Powell was born June 27, 1929 in Montgomery County and was preceded in death by his parents, Burel and Roxie Gibbons Powell.
He was a member of Palmyra United Methodist Church and a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Polly Byrd Powell; son, Donald Powell, Clarksville; daughters, Debbie (Rex) Cummings, Clarksville, Reba (Hartwell) Jackson, Palmyra; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rex Cummings, Hartwell Jackson, Joshua Cummings, Corey Jackson, Billy Morrison, Jimmy Williams and Paul Clark.
On-line condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.