FRANKLIN — Steven Dwayne Powell, 51, passed away on May 3, 2018.

Stevie was born in South Hill, a 1984 graduate of Franklin High School, and was a self-employed carpenter.

He was predeceased by his father, James Harold Powell; and son, Travis Dwayne Powell.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Betty “Mutt” Huss Powell; a brother, Ritchie B. Powell; a grandson, Brantley Dwayne Powell; two nephews, Kendall and Derek Powell; a great-niece, Mia Powell; a great-nephew, Gabriel Powell; former wife, Wanda White; and former sister-in-law, Sarah F. Powell.

The funeral will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, in Wright Funeral Home with burial to follow at Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Robert Lyons will be officiating.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home one hour prior to the service, and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Franklin Volunteer Rescue Squad, 100 S. Main St., Franklin, VA 23851.

www.wrightfuneralhome.org.