Mr. James Gordon Powell, 78, of Rhodella Road, Hartwell, died Thursday, February 27 at Hartwell Health Care Center.

Born on March 22, 1935 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Carl Benjamin Powell Sr. and Janie Murray Powell.He was a former surveyor's helper for A M Britt Surveying Co. and a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Hartwell.

Survivors include two brothers: Carl Powell of Atlanta and Hugh Powell of Baldwin; two sisters: Louise Hickman of Hartwell and Betty Caton of Greenville NC; several nieces and nephews also survive.Mr. Powell was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Roy Edward Powell.

Funeral services will be Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Meeks officiating.Burial will be in the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

The body is at Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell, where the family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m... The family is at their respective homes.Flowers optional, memorials may be made to the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1543 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell GA 30643.