William Powell

William Gregory “JR” Powell Jr., 18, of White Springs, Florida, was born March 6, 2007, in Lake City and spent his life in the community he loved. Known to family and friends simply as JR, he had a hands‑on spirit and a curiosity for how things worked. He was training as an apprentice mechanic and spent many hours working on his truck. In his free time JR enjoyed riding four‑wheelers, tending to his game roosters, and boxing — pursuits that reflected his energetic, down‑to‑earth nature.

JR was a devoted son and a brother who mattered deeply to a large and close family. He is survived by his parents, William Gregory Powell Sr. and Jessica Leigh Black Powell, and numerous brothers and sisters who remember him for his loyalty and presence in everyday life. Grandparents and extended relatives in White Springs also survive him and played important roles in his life. He was preceded in death by siblings and other family members whose memories remain part of the family story.

The community of White Springs knew JR as a lifelong local who cared about his family and spent his days learning a trade and living like many young people in the area — outdoors, working with his hands, and sharing time with friends and relatives. A graveside service was held at Riverside Cemetery in White Springs on May 13, 2025, where family and friends gathered to honor his life and to offer comfort to one another.

Those who knew William remember a young man with practical skills, a readiness to help, and a love for the small, familiar pleasures of hometown life. His family asks for privacy and kindness as they grieve and for the community to hold his memory gently in their hearts.