Mr. James Lee “Bub” Powell Jr., 72, husband of Ginny Lewis Powell and a resident Painter, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at his residence. A native of the Eastern Shore, he was the son of the late James L. Powell Sr. and the late Jean Harris Powell. He was retired from VIMS in Wachapreague and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
James is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ginny Lewis Powell; a daughter, Amy Hutchinson (Jeff); a daughter-in-law, Nicole Kennedy (Michael); a sister, Patricia Nottingham; a brother, Brent Powell (Kendra); four grandchildren, James Lee Powell IV (J.P.), Nicholas Evan Brown, Nicholas Elmore Hutchinson, and Andrew Parks Kennedy; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and Baby Girl, his faithful and loving chihuahua.
He was predeceased by a son, James L. Powell III; and two brothers, E. Trent Powell and Bryan K. Powell.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m. at Doughty Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Kelly officiating. Interment followed at Belle Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastern Shore SPCA Inc., P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.