Fallen Hero: Retired Sergeant First Class Arthur “Artie” Grey Powell Jr.

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Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:

Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero.  Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.

Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on Dec 12, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home.  Retired Sergeant First Class Arthur “Artie” Grey Powell Jr., age 76, who had served within the MSARNG at Region III, NCO Academy has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord. Powell was also a Vietnam Marine Veteran.  Powell had worked fulltime at Camp Shelby.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.  A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.

Rest in Peace Soldier.  We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.

You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Another great Soldier has gone home,O “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.

Obituary, visitation, and services:

Arthur “Artie” Grey Powell Jr., 76, of Petal, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. A service to honor his life will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Petal Chapel of Moore Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. and interment in Moselle Memorial Gardens to follow.

Born on April 14, 1948, to Arthur Grey Powell and Jamie Lou Powell, Artie graduated from Petal High School in 1966. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. While in the Marines, he met and married Betty Jean Powell on July 3, 1969, beginning a loving marriage of 55 years.

Artie continued to serve his community as a member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, retiring in 2008 after many years of service. He worked for Pierce Construction over several decades before retiring in 2020.He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Jamie Lou Powell.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Betty Jean Powell; their three sons, Arthur Grey Powell III (Leslie), Billy Powell, and Cody Powell (Keelye); his sister, Dorothy Miley; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of whom he cherished deeply. Artie was affectionately known as “Dad” and “Pops” by his family, and his warmth and love will forever be remembered by those closest to him.

In his free time, Artie enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was fishing, spending time on his sailboat, or simply enjoying time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, especially for his kind heart, his sense of humor, and his unwavering devotion to his loved ones.