James William Powell Jr., 83, November 4, 2026, Green Township. Beloved husband of Linda Powell (nee Meyers), devoted father of Carol Powell (Konrad Omeltschenko) & Deidre Sparks (Jamie), loving grandfather of Seth Thornberry (Kate), Bridget Driscoll (Jack), Heather Omeltschenko, Konrad Omeltschenko III, loving great grandfather of James & Lucas Thornberry, beloved son of the late Margaret (nee Krollman) & James Powell, dear brother of William Powell, Thomas Powell (Shelli) & Daniel Powell (Marlene), loving brother in law of the late Amy, Sharon & Cindi Powell; Bonnie & Craig Brinker; Toni & Frank Rhodes; Suzie & Bill Reardon, loving Godfather to Kerry, Jimmy & Matt, loving uncle to his favorite nieces & nephews (all of them). Jim loved his life… Being the eldest son of Jim & Marge Powell, growing up in Cheviot with his brothers, Bill, Tom & Dan, and the huge, crazy wonderful Powell Family. He was a proud graduate of St. Al’s, Bridgetown ‘57, Elder High School ‘61, University of Cincinnati ‘65 & ‘73. He was very grateful for all his educational opportunities. He was proud to serve his country in the US Army as an Ordinance Officer from ‘65-‘67. He worked for McAlpins and its parent company, Mercantile Stores for 40 Years. He loved golf with his buddies, our many dear friends, who loved and supported him and all of us over his blessed 83 years. He was a sports fan of Elder, UC, and for better or worse, the Bengals. But most of all he loved his wife of 60 years, Linda, his amazing and beautiful daughters, Carol & Deidre, and his loving grands & great grands. He shall be greatly missed but remembered with kindness and love. Visitation Wed., Nov. 11, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami Ave., Cleves, OH 45002. Mass of Christian Burial to follow the visitation at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Church 7130 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45247. www.dennisgeorgefunerals.com