H. Wesley Powell, Jr.

H. Wesley Powell, Jr, 72, a resident of Cleveland, TN, passed away on June 19, 2016 in Erlanger Hospital. He was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.  Wes grew up in Rossville, GA.  He enjoyed woodworking and was a trained machinist, worked most of his life in all phases of trucking.  He loved music and was a drummer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard, Sr. and Lillian Powell; sister, Peggyanne Rewcastle and son-in-law, Fred Morman.

He was survived by his wife, Jane Stewart Powell; children, Sheila Powell (Janice), Wesley Powell, III (Lisa), Dustin Powell (Jennifer), David Powell, Jeff Powell (Brian), Tina Morman, Jeri S. West (Troy), and Jennifer Mason (Robby); grandchildren, Lauren Powell, Wesley Powell, IV, Brianna McKinney, John Wesley Powell, Samantha Faile, Brayden West, Madison West, Carson West, Laci Mason, Kara Mason, Ruby Champlin, Brennan Champlin, Susanah Champlin, and Alice Rose Champlin.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2016 in the chapel of Grissom- Serenity Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Moncrief officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grissomserenity.com.  Arrangements are being handled by Grissom-Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services.