Jerry Lynn Powell, Sr.

Funeral Services for Jerry Lynn Powell, Sr., 73, of Jefferson have been scheduled
for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2pm in the Jefferson Academy Seventh Day
Adventist Church with Pastor Gene Clapp and Pastor Austen Powell officiating and
under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow
at Berea Cemetery.  A time of visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025,
from 5 to 7pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home.
Jerry Lynn Powell Sr, 73, of Jefferson, Texas, passed away, Sunday, August 31st, at
his home, with his wife by his side. 
Jerry was born on September 21st, 1951, to Cleo and Bessie Powell. A lifelong
resident of Jefferson, Jerry was the proud owner and operator of Powell Trucking
for 32 years and faithfully attended Jefferson Academy Seventh Day Adventist
Church.
In Jerry’s younger years he enjoyed his horse, gardening, and later donkeys. But
Jerry’s greatest love was his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was a loving
husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be greatly
missed by all who knew him. 
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Randall Powell; sister, Debbie
Howard; brothers-in-law, James Chapline and Frank Howard; nephews, Larry Don
Powell and Jeff Belless; and step-grandson, Brett.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Jerry Ann Powell; son, Jerry Powell, Jr. and wife Jamie
of Longview; daughter, Tracy Shelley and husband Brandon of Hallsville; son, Troy
Powell and wife Lizzie of Lucedale; brother, Lawrence and wife Carol of Jefferson;
sister, Linda Chapline of Elkhart; sister-in-law, Liz Powell of Jefferson;
grandchildren: Deacon, Elliana, Emery, Easton, Isabelle, and Ensley; stepsons:
David and Leah, Joe and wife Lei, Ben and wife Katie; and daughter-in-law,
Coralie. He is also survived by twelve step-grandkids and numerous nieces,
nephews, extended family and friends.