Paul Douglas Powell, 68 of Ellisville, MS passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at his residence in Ellisville, MS. He was born Friday, February 26, 1954 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 10:00AM at Ellisville Funeral Home in Ellisville, MS. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery in Ellisville, Mississippi. Bro. Mike Aultman will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 601-477-3797.

With his wife he owned "Water Oak Farm" in Ellisville, MS. He loved hunting, fishing, and showing his cattle. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Ovett, MS where he previously served as Sunday School Director. He was loved by many and had friends in every neck of the woods. Doug as many knew him, was a man of wisdom, strength, kindness, and would be the first to tell you how blessed he was. He rejoiced in knowing the Lord and would witness to anyone whether family or friend. He was married to JoAnn Everett Powell for 48 years, July 5 ^th .

Doug was an avid hunter, fisherman, softball player, and farmer. He owned many registered Brahman and Brangus cattle. He supported the local FFA programs by providing cattle for exhibitors at South Jones and Northeast Jones High Schools. He will be missed by many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul B. and Audrey Marie Foxworth Powell, granddaughter, Jessica Marie Powell, sister, Laquita Ann Hudson, nephew, Jason Silverstein.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, JoAnn Everett Powell, sons, Jeremy Paul Powell, Jonathon Hugh Powell (Lori), granddaughter, Julie Baker (Dan), brother, James Don Powell, nieces, Allison Meyer, Lauri Stewart, Kristen Sullivan, Steffany Bedwell, nephew, Chad Hudson.

Pallbearers will be Jody Buchanan, Chaise Seymour, Zach Hodge, Justin Jensen, Rayce Stewart, Timmy Eaks, and Jacob Harrison.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Culpepper, Ricky Culpepper, Tony Cooley, Jim Yaggi, Ed Strickland, and Howard Graham.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com