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George Edward Powell
George Edward Powell
George Edward Powell
Updated: Nov 8, 2021, 3:37 PM
Published: Nov 8, 2021, 3:36 PM

George Edward Powell

Southern Cremations & Funerals

Mr. George Edward Powell, 80, of Covington; beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away in Atlanta on November 4, 2021.  Mr. Powell was born in Thomasville, GA to the late Otis Powell Sr. and Annie Rose Nixon Powell.  Mr. Powell was a retired District Manager for K-mart Corp. and Owner / Operator of Premier Landscaping.  In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and canning his amazing peppers.  Mr. Powell never met a person he didn't like and everyone that met him, loved him. 

 

Mr. Powell is preceded in death by his father Otis Powell Sr., mother Annie Rose Nixon Powell, brothers Herbert Powell, Larry Powell, John J. Powell, Gus Harold, Fred Powell, sister Edna Elizabeth Powell, & daughter Tammy Jo Struble.  

 

He is survived by his wife Charlotte Powell, daughter Wendy Wiseman (Tom Wiseman), brothers Otis Powell Jr., Donald Powell, sister Pauline Norton, grandsons Ashley E. Martzall, Brandon A. Martin, Kelley C. Struble, step-daughter Cynthia Hinojosa, granddaughters Breanna Dowdell, Hannah Hinojosa, & grandson Edward Hinojosa.

 

A memorial service will be held for Mr. Powell at Southern Cremations & Funerals in Covington, GA on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Obituary: Otis Daniel Criswell
Otis Daniel Criswell
Published: Apr 4, 2025, 7:06 PM

Otis Daniel Criswell, age 72, of Covington, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on February 26, 1953, in Athens, Georgia to Melvin Daniel (Coach) Criswell and Veeda Claire Kirkland. 

A proud graduate of Newton County high school, class of 1971. Otis went on to join the army National Guard, serving 6 years. He dedicated 30+ years of his career as a senior Claims representative for George Farm Bureau.

Beyond his professional life, Otis was a passionate University of Georgia football fan. During football season, he could always be found on the deck grilling with family and friends with at least two TVs playing the game. He also loved traveling with his family for martial arts tournaments across the country and cherished time spent relaxing on the beach.

Otis is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Daniel (Coach) Criswell, Veeda Claire Kirkland and brother, Duane Criswell.

Left to cherish his memory or his children, Jamie (Tony) Pascale Loganville, Georgia, Brian (Carlie) Criswell of Barnesville, Georgia, and Matt Criswell of Covington Georgia; Grandchildren: Kayla and Emma; sister, Donna Criswell Hiett; brother, Dallas (Robin) Criswell; nieces and nephews, Michael, Kimberly, Kevin, Brandon, Preston, and Destiny. 

Otis will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His memory will live on through the many lives he touched. A celebration of Otis ‘s life will be held at Faith Tabernacle Church. 631 Ralph Rd - Conyers, Georgia 30094 on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm.