Michael David Powell
November 13, 1964 - March 15, 2022
Michael, age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at his home in Hammond, LA. In his younger years, he was a phenomenal football player as well as a wrestler who placed second in state. Michael enjoyed watching baseball and football and spending time with his family. He had a very close relationship with his siblings, and they all looked out for one another. Michael was genuinely a kind person who would do anything he could to help others. He was truly a remarkable person who left a great impact on those who knew him. Michael will be forever missed. He is survived by his parents, Leon Powell Sr., RayLee Rita Avet (Francis); sister, Melissa Tyrney; brother, Leon Powell Jr.; uncle, Alfred Menendez; aunts, Gail Morgan, Geraldine Myers, Joyce Turnage; nephews, Matthew Powell, Nicholas Powell, Christopher Tyrney; great-nephews, Brice and Bentley Tyrney; great-niece, Amelia Powell; and cousins, Andy Niehaus, and Derreck Turnage. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Friday, March 18, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Sandhill Cemetery.
Michael, age 57, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at his home in Hammond, LA. In his younger years, he was a phenomenal football player as well as a wrestler who placed second in state. Michael enjoyed watching baseball and football and... View Obituary & Service Information