Willie G. Powell (Willie P, "Genie Boy", Gene Powell), 76, of Las Vegas, NV (formerly of Tallahassee) passed away following surgery on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas after a long battle with diabetes.
He attended the old Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the class of 1961.
Powell was a local living legend in Tallahassee in the 1960's and 70's. He was well-known for his talent in football and was starting quarterback of the old Lincoln High football team. He received a scholarship to Florida A&M University and played under the great Alonzo "Jake" Gaither as quarterback for the Florida A&M University football team. His love for football extended onto the neighborhood community West Side and Lee Parks in Frenchtown where he played "touch" and "sandlot" with many friends and fellow schoolmates. Also well known for local car racing, his 1969 Barracuda "The Bounty Hunter" and his Corvettes were winners in local races and in Dothan Alabama in the 60's and 70's.
He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation and St. Marks Powder (formerly, Olin) before relocating to Las Vegas in 1987. He loved Las Vegas, especially playing Baccarat, and enjoying the entertainment at the casinos, watching and betting on football, and most of all, getting to know people.
He was baptized in 1968 and joined Philadelphia Baptist Church, where he attended until relocating. He loved God, his family, and his friends, and he continued his walk with God in Las Vegas, where he was ordained as a deacon on April 11, 1993.
Survivors include:
his daughter
his son
two granddaughters
a host of friends and family in Tallahassee, Nevada and around the world
He is preceded in death by:
his parents, Ida Mae Powell and Hazel Powell
his sister, Clara Mae Powell Gant
In life, he never met a stranger and never forgot his friends.
A Private graveside service was held on June 9, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery
Strong and Jones Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL, assisted the family.
Published in Tallahassee Democrat from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2020.
He attended the old Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the class of 1961.
Powell was a local living legend in Tallahassee in the 1960's and 70's. He was well-known for his talent in football and was starting quarterback of the old Lincoln High football team. He received a scholarship to Florida A&M University and played under the great Alonzo "Jake" Gaither as quarterback for the Florida A&M University football team. His love for football extended onto the neighborhood community West Side and Lee Parks in Frenchtown where he played "touch" and "sandlot" with many friends and fellow schoolmates. Also well known for local car racing, his 1969 Barracuda "The Bounty Hunter" and his Corvettes were winners in local races and in Dothan Alabama in the 60's and 70's.
He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation and St. Marks Powder (formerly, Olin) before relocating to Las Vegas in 1987. He loved Las Vegas, especially playing Baccarat, and enjoying the entertainment at the casinos, watching and betting on football, and most of all, getting to know people.
He was baptized in 1968 and joined Philadelphia Baptist Church, where he attended until relocating. He loved God, his family, and his friends, and he continued his walk with God in Las Vegas, where he was ordained as a deacon on April 11, 1993.
Survivors include:
his daughter
his son
two granddaughters
a host of friends and family in Tallahassee, Nevada and around the world
He is preceded in death by:
his parents, Ida Mae Powell and Hazel Powell
his sister, Clara Mae Powell Gant
In life, he never met a stranger and never forgot his friends.
A Private graveside service was held on June 9, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery
Strong and Jones Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL, assisted the family.
Published in Tallahassee Democrat from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2020.
Willie G. Powell (Willie P, "Genie Boy", Gene Powell), 76, of Las Vegas, NV (formerly of Tallahassee) passed away following surgery on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas after a long battle with diabetes.
He attended the old Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the class of 1961.
Powell was a local living legend in Tallahassee in the 1960's and 70's. He was well-known for his talent in football and was starting quarterback of the old Lincoln High football team. He received a scholarship to Florida A&M University and played under the great Alonzo "Jake" Gaither as quarterback for the Florida A&M University football team. His love for football extended onto the neighborhood community West Side and Lee Parks in Frenchtown where he played "touch" and "sandlot" with many friends and fellow schoolmates. Also well known for local car racing, his 1969 Barracuda "The Bounty Hunter" and his Corvettes were winners in local races and in Dothan Alabama in the 60's and 70's.
He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation and St. Marks Powder (formerly, Olin) before relocating to Las Vegas in 1987. He loved Las Vegas, especially playing Baccarat, and enjoying the entertainment at the casinos, watching and betting on football, and most of all, getting to know people.
He was baptized in 1968 and joined Philadelphia Baptist Church, where he attended until relocating. He loved God, his family, and his friends, and he continued his walk with God in Las Vegas, where he was ordained as a deacon on April 11, 1993.
Survivors include:
his daughter
his son
two granddaughters
a host of friends and family in Tallahassee, Nevada and around the world
He is preceded in death by:
his parents, Ida Mae Powell and Hazel Powell
his sister, Clara Mae Powell Gant
In life, he never met a stranger and never forgot his friends.
A Private graveside service was held on June 9, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery
Strong and Jones Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL, assisted the family.
Published in Tallahassee Democrat from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2020.
He attended the old Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the class of 1961.
Powell was a local living legend in Tallahassee in the 1960's and 70's. He was well-known for his talent in football and was starting quarterback of the old Lincoln High football team. He received a scholarship to Florida A&M University and played under the great Alonzo "Jake" Gaither as quarterback for the Florida A&M University football team. His love for football extended onto the neighborhood community West Side and Lee Parks in Frenchtown where he played "touch" and "sandlot" with many friends and fellow schoolmates. Also well known for local car racing, his 1969 Barracuda "The Bounty Hunter" and his Corvettes were winners in local races and in Dothan Alabama in the 60's and 70's.
He worked for the Florida Department of Transportation and St. Marks Powder (formerly, Olin) before relocating to Las Vegas in 1987. He loved Las Vegas, especially playing Baccarat, and enjoying the entertainment at the casinos, watching and betting on football, and most of all, getting to know people.
He was baptized in 1968 and joined Philadelphia Baptist Church, where he attended until relocating. He loved God, his family, and his friends, and he continued his walk with God in Las Vegas, where he was ordained as a deacon on April 11, 1993.
Survivors include:
his daughter
his son
two granddaughters
a host of friends and family in Tallahassee, Nevada and around the world
He is preceded in death by:
his parents, Ida Mae Powell and Hazel Powell
his sister, Clara Mae Powell Gant
In life, he never met a stranger and never forgot his friends.
A Private graveside service was held on June 9, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery
Strong and Jones Funeral Home of Tallahassee, FL, assisted the family.
Published in Tallahassee Democrat from Jun. 4 to Jun. 7, 2020.
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