Powell, William Spencer, Jr.

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025
William Spencer Powell, Jr.
William Spencer Powell, Jr.

William Spencer Powell, Jr. was born June 16, 1971, to Georgia Petty and William Spencer Powell, Sr. in Chattanooga, Tennessee. William took his final rest from his earthly home May 29, 2025, in MacClenny, Florida.

William leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Yahative; mother, Georgia Petty; dad, William Spencer Powell, Sr. (Elizabeth); sons, Montrell and Spencer McPherson; daughters, Krystal (Tyrez) Coleman, Hidayah Powell, and Dirah Collins; siblings, Ronald McPherson, Cherie (Richard) Northcutt, Ieesha Slay, and Orenthal and Meyoshia Powell; grandchildren, Jhamunni, Harmony, Caleb, India, Victoria, and Tyrez Jr.; special nephews, Brandon (Lisdandra) Lofties, DeJuan Smith, Jordan Massengill. He also leaves to cherish memories his loving uncles, Eddie George Powell, Ivery Bryant, Cass Powell, Victor (Jackie) McPherson, Audwin McPherson, Kevin McPherson, Daryl McPherson, James A. Powell, Sr., and Stacey (Beth) McPherson; aunts, Virgia Adamson, Corine Powell, Carolyn Collier, Angela McPherson, Iris McPherson, and Karen (Michael) Haywood; a host of cousins, friends, and extended family.

This courtesy announcement is made through John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga, 423 622-9995.

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