Billy Joe "B.J." Powell
Age 60, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born September 22, 1963 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Max Eugene and Sina Sue (Tucker) Powell.
B.J. had owned and operated his own counter top business before going to work for JB Hunt, where he has worked for the past ten years. Some of his hobbies included race cars, motorcycles and collecting guns. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Tommy Powell and Robert Powell.
Survivors include his wife Sandy Powell; two daughters Marissa Ferrantelle and her husband Austin, and Valerie Andry and her husband Jason; two sons Michael McClendon and his wife Teresa, and Nick Woelk and his wife Christy; one sister Deborah Woehr; six grandchildren Asher and Kenley Andry, Ember and Holly McClendon, and Benson and Evan Woelk; numerous nieces and nephews.
B.J. left this world a hero, while his untimely death was a tragedy for his family it was a miracle to numerous other families through the choice he had made to be an organ donor.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the American Heart Association 108 E Sunbridge Dr. Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703 or an animal shelter of your choice.