Aubrey Don Powell, Sr.

AUBREY DON Sunrise October 25, 1950

Sunset March 3, 2017

Funeral Service Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:00 PM Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church 39752 Highway 23 | Boothville, LA 70038 Rev. Dr. Theodore Turner, Jr. - Officiant

Obituary Aubrey Don Powell, Sr. was born on October 25, 1950, in Boothville, LA. He departed this life at his home in New Orleans on March 3, 2017 at the age 66 years, to be with the Lord. He was the second born of six children to the late Winston and Brunetta Irma Powell. He was the loving husband of Barbara Jean Knight-Powell. To this union seven children where born. Aubrey was a retired tugboat captain for many years. He always had a welcoming smile and was willing to help others as best he could. Aubrey was well loved by everyone that knew him. Although he was retired he was always willing to help repair anyone’s car or truck when he wasn’t caring for his wife, Barbara.

He leaves to cherish the memories of his life, his devoted wife of 44 years, Barbara Jean Knight-Powell; three daughters, Donya (Corey Sr.) Smith, Shannon Powell, Tanika Lewis; four sons, Glenary, Sr. (Latoya), Kendrick, Sr., Ryan, Sr. (Chelsi) and Devin Powell, Sr.; One brother, Winston (Linda) Powell, Jr.; one sister, Brunetta A. Thomas; twenty- one grandchildren, Asia, Corey, Jr., Kayla, Aubrey, III, Caleb, Glenary, Jr., Germani, Jarone, Zharia, Kaytlin, Kendrick, Jr., Kenley, Kennedi, Kennan, Tommie, Sage, Ryan, Jr., Ryhanna, Caden, Rylee and Devin, Jr.; one great grandchild, Cooper Smith; fifteen nieces and nephews; Sister in law, Carolyn KnightCharles; Brother in law, Thomas Knight; Godparents, Robert Vaughn, Jr. and Augrine Stewart-Encalade and Godchildren, Dana Duncan and Trina Powell.

Aubrey, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Brunetta and Winston Powell, Sr.; a son Aubrey Powell, Jr.; two brothers, Bobby and Terry Powell; one sister, Gwendolyn Houston and a niece, Charmaine Smith.

Order of Service Musical Prelude P r o c e s s i o n a l … … … … … … … … … … … … Pa s t o r & Fa m i ly Scripture Readings: Old Testament …………………….. Deacons New Testament …………………… Deacons

Hymn ……………………………………….. Amazing Grace ..…….………………………………….. Choir Selection …………………………......... Going Up Yonder ….……………………………………… Choir Condolences from Church …………………………………………………………………………. Deacons Poem …………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Tyla Powell Poem …………………………………………………………………………………..………………… Kayla Smith Expressions …………………………………………………………………………………… Brittany Thomas

Reading of Brunetta Irma Jones Powell’s Obituary ……………………………… Averil Turner Reading of Aubrey Don Powell’s Obituary ………………………………………………. Asia Jones Solo …………………………. Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There …..……. Eleria Mackey Eulogy ………………………………………………………………………………. Rev. Theodore Turner, Jr. Selection …………… When You Hear of My Homegoing ………. Rev. Theodore Turner, Jr. Call to Christ

Words of Comfort ………………………… (2 Minutes Please) …………………… Visiting Ministers Parting view Recessional to Place of Committal …………………………………….. Tropical Bend Cemetery

You told me that you loved me, It was the best I had ever heard.

I told you that I loved you, You put faith in my word.

You showed me that you loved me, From that day until now; And I still love you, and will miss you, With God’s help, I’ll make it somehow.

Yes you told me in the good times, That your love would remain.

And you told me in the bad times, That your love would never change.

You showed me that you loved me, In every single way.

And that’s why I’ll always love you, You’re in my heart every day.

Yes you told me that you loved me, That’s what I heard you say; And forever I will love you, Wait for me, we’ll meet again On that Resurrection Day. All My Love, Barbara

A Little Something For Our PawPaw It's time to say goodbye.

I'm so upset, my mouth has gone dry.

Sadly, I know this goodbye means forever.

We have so many memories that I will always remember.

I prayed that God would let you stay.

But eventually He took you far away.

It's all for the best, I learned to face.

You are free from this world, and in a better place.

I know we are all feeling a little bit sad, That we've lost our PawPaw and Together we have cried an ocean of tears As we feel so empty and hold many fears But PawPaw would want us to know he's in a good place And that he’s watching us all with a smile on his face As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be That he has raised such a beautiful and special family Thinking back now I really must say I feel lucky and privileged to have known PawPaw to this day For in my life, you have played a special part The memories I will treasure and keep close to my heart There's so much hurt I feel inside, And in no one can I confide, You're in our hearts, And there you'll stay, And be remembered every day.

Love Your Grandkids

ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Corey Smith, Jr. Aubrey Powell, III Glenary Powell, Jr.

Mark Isidore LaJuan Powell Jordan Powell

Honorary Pallbearers Glenary Powell, Sr. Ryan Powell, Sr. Kendrick Powell, Sr. Corey Smith, Sr. Devin Powell, Sr. Leon Houston, III Winston Powell, Jr.

Acknowledgement

Internment Tropical Bend Cemetery Empire, LA

We the family of Aubrey Don Powell, Sr. sincerely acknowledge and appreciate your prayers, thoughts, phone calls and many other expressions of love and sympathy extend to us during our period of bereavement. May God continue to bless and keep you in his loving care.

The Family

Arrangements Robinson Family Funeral Home 9611 Highway 23 Belle chasse, LA 70038

Repast Buras YMCA 36342 Hwy 11 Buras , LA 70041 Program Design: Our Celebrations of Life (504) 453-2186