Billy D. Powell

On April 5, 2024, our beloved Billy Dwayne Powell, a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and businessman, departed this life and entered eternal rest with the Lord. Billy was born in Livingston, Alabama on April 5, 1942, to the late Sylvester Washington and the late Lucille Powell-Bibbs. He was nurtured by his grandparents, the late William and Carrie Oliver Powell. He was the second child on both sides of the family, 4 by his mother and 31 by his father. He was born in a family of skilled laborers and took great pride in his God given talents to perform home and automotive improvements. He graduated from Sumter County High School in 1960 and was in the top ten percent in his class. In addition, he drove a school bus to and from school while he attended high school. He played 6 different instruments, and after graduation, he was offered a musical scholarship to Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. Instead of attending school he rolled the dice and moved up north and out the state. In 1962, Billy D. arrived in Washington, D.C. and became employed at Marriot Corporation. After a few years, he left for Lustine Chevrolet, and then became a cement truck driver for 14 years. During this time, he received several plagues and awards for being a safe driver. In 1984, he decided on a career change and applied to Test Electronics School for TV repair. He completed the program in 1986 looking forward to the career change. After working at a few TV repair shops, he decided it was time to roll the dice again and open his own business in 1997. Located in Temple Hills, Maryland, he chose the name Powell TV Repair, but he repaired camcorders, microwaves, record players and anything almost electrical. In 2013 he retired and closed the shop. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife Ida B. Powell, bonus daughter Tanya Best {Derrick}, bonus son Dedrick Thomas, daughter Brittney Franklin {Daniel}. 6 grandchildren: Derrius Best, Chreshona Thomas, Donte` Thomas, Arielle Franklin, Amayah Franklin, and Donovan Franklin, 4 great grandchildren: Demeria Best, Taniq Best, Ivory and D’Mari Thomas, 16 sisters, 17 brothers and a host of family and friends. Billy was preceded in death by 1 sister and 6 brothers.

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Billy D. Powell

April 5, 1942 - April 5, 2024