Lawrence D. "Crowbar" Powell Jr., 91, of Shelbyville, died September 30, 2026. He was born December 22, 1934, in Petersburg, TN.; a retired employee of Eaton Corporation; a member of Fellowship For Christ Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence D. "L.D." Powell Sr. and Rena Woodard Powell; a son, Kenny Randall Powell and a sister, Judy Hobbs.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 70 years, Martha Jane Overcast Powell; his children, Brent (Annette) Powell, Phillip (Brenda Hines) Powell, Jamie Powell; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 4th at Hillcrest Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Armstrong officiating. Burial with military honors at Willow Mount Cemetery.
Hillcrest Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
