Elbert Wayne Powell

Elbert Wayne Powell, 95, widower of Evelyn Shearer Powell, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at The Willows at Hamburg in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on July 11, 1920 to the late Guy S. and Lula Toy Powell. He was a retired engineer for South Central Bell and a mason. He was also a member, and deacon, of Central Baptist Church.

He is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Powell of Lexington and Emily (Brian) Bennett of Winchester; one son, David Powell of Lexington; two grandsons, Ryan (Taylor Temnick) and Evan (Hannah) Bennett; one brother, Alan Toy (Elizabeth) Powell; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his step mother, 'Miss Minnie' and brother, James Powell.

Services will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Scobee Funeral Home by Rev. Dennis Wainright and Rev. Michael Houchens. Burial will be in Winchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Shearer, Eddie Shearer, David Blakeman, Tom Speed, Marc Speed, Michael Blakeman, and Will Blakeman. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Bennett, Evan Bennett, Doug Oliver, Lowell Pennington, and the staff of The Willows at Hamburg.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 5:00-7:00PM and Wednesday from 9:00AM until time of service at Scobee Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to The Willows at Hamburg, 2531 Old Rosebud Road, Lexington, KY 40509 and/or Central Baptist Church, 101 West Lexington Avenue, Winchester, KY 40391.

Visitation:
Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5-7PM & Wednesday Oct 21 from 9-10AM

Funeral:
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:00AM

Interment:
Winchester Cemetery