Mr. Billy Powell, age 81, of Lavonia, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born October 9, 1940, in Franklin County, he was a son of the late Roy Westmoreland and Willie Viola Aldrich. He retired from AutoZone as a maintenance technician. He loved gospel singings and going to auctions and flea markets. Mr. Powell was a member of the Lavonia Church of God.

He is survived by his wife: Shirley Ann Ward Powell; son & daughter-in-law: Todd & Katherine Powell; brother: Tommy Holly; sister: Sally Cooper; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father: Henry Powell; brothers: James Powell and Gus Powell; and sister: Frances Bratcher.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Lavonia Church of God with Rev. Hubert Carter and Rev. Adam Tripp officiating. Burial will follow in the Lavonia City – Burgess Cemetery. The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Marty Hambrick, Kyle Hammons, Steven Hammons, Wyatt Hammons, Chad Peterson, and Robby Peterson. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register and leave personal condolences to the family, please visit stricklandfh.com.