James Donald Powell, 79, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Mr. Powell was born on January 18, 1947, in Palmyra, New Jersey, the son of the late Donald Vollmer Powell and Florence Louise Holzhauer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Dameron Powell; his two sons, Wade Powell and his wife, Ashleigh, and Jon Powell; and his sister, Joan Cook and her husband, Jeff.

No services are planned at this time.  Mr. Powell served our country as a member of the United States Army.

Friends and family are invited to share memories and expressions of sympathy by signing the online guest register at www.hockadayfs.com.

Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to serve the Powell family during this time.