William "Butch" Emmett Powell, Jr. went to meet the Lord on May 17, 2018.
A Celebration of his life will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Christ Community Church 4078 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907 with Rev. Derrick Shields and Mr. Tim Coker officiating according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. The family has requested that everyone attending the service wear bright colored clothing.
Butch was born November 23, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, after which he was a life long resident of Columbus, GA. He was employed at RC Cola/Cott Beverages for 38 years and attended Christ Community Church. Butch loved to travel and enjoyed camping, swimming, fishing, shooting pool, and snorkeling. He especially loved the Georgia Bulldogs. He was Pack Committee Chair for six years, Cub Scout leader for five years, and Assistant Scout Master for two years. He also enjoyed volunteering with many organizations in the local area. Butch loved life; giving and doing for others, and had many cherished friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. Powell and Mary Belle Powell and father-in-law, Charlie R. Williams, whom he all loved very much.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Wendy Lee Williams Powell and his son who was the light of his life, Noah Daniel Powell both of Columbus, GA; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Williams (Floyd Collins) of Columbus, GA; sister-in-law, Vicky Williams Seebach (Rob); nephews, Cameron Seebach, Robert Seebach and great nieces, Bailey Seebach, and Charlie Seebach.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Animal Ark Rescue of Columbus, GA and to the Columbus Hospice House.
Funeral Service
MAY
29.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
Christ Community Church
Columbus, GA