JOE HOWARD POWELL

Joe Howard Powell, 93, of Elyria, Ohio, was welcomed into Paradise on Saturday, December 6, surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 20, 1932, in Greenville, Alabama, Joe later made his home in Elyria, where his life became a steady blessing to family, church, and community. He was a devoted member of Second Baptist Church and faithfully served on the Usher Board, finding genuine joy in welcoming both new and longtime members into the House of God. He did not just open doors—he opened hearts, standing as a quiet witness to hospitality, reverence, and love.

Joe worked for many years at Elyria Foundry and retired after a career marked by diligence and respect. Well known and deeply respected throughout the community, he carried himself with humility and strength. In everyday life, Joe enjoyed washing cars and devoted many years to baseball, playing and managing teams, including managing Don Beale’s team in the Hot Stove League. Wherever he served, he brought order, encouragement, and care.

Joe is survived by those who will forever treasure his legacy and precious memories: his daughters, Stephanie Henson (née Powell), Michelle Horton (née Powell), and Carla Powell of Elyria; Lillie Wilson of Montgomery; and Veronica Cofield (née Smallwood) of Elyria; his sons, Marlon Powell of Columbus and Zack Peterson of Elyria; his sisters, Lillie Pearl Cheatham of Greenville and Louise McQueen of Fayetteville; his brothers, Wiley (Fannie) Powell of Youngstown and Willie Shepherd of Greenville; and his grandchildren, Timothy (Tracy) Powell, Jourdan Powell, Jasmine Henson, Mica Powell, Myles Henson, and Micayla Horton. He also leaves behind 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joe is now reunited with his beloved wife, Lillie Powell (née White), with his parents Leona Shepherd-Powell, and Johnny Powell who preceded him in entering Paradise, as well as his brothers Dempsey Powell, Jim Powell, Walter Powell, Roy Shepherd, Nelson Powell and Earlie Shepherd; and his sisters Johnnie Lee Lowery, Corrie Hamilton, Cora Lee Powell, Katherine White, Ruthie Mae White, Roberta Murphy, Lula Mae Smith, Eula Vee Hines, and Leola Gettis.

Joe will be remembered for his kindness, his faithful service, his devotion to family, and the warmth and generosity he freely shared with all who knew him. His life spoke without noise, and his legacy will continue to echo in the lives he touched.

Service Information
Homegoing services will be held at Second Baptist Church, 427 Chapman Lane, Elyria, Ohio 44035, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m.
Homegoing Service: 11:00 a.m.

Interment
Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria, Ohio.

Streaming Funeral Service
The Homegoing Service will be live streamed via Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sbcelyria

Flower Arrangements
Carter Funeral Homes, Inc.
127 W Bridge St
Elyria, OH 44035
Tel: 1-440-322-7788
 

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