A Life Story

Lucion Wayne Powell, 82, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024. Wayne was the son of Lucion Quincy Powell and Verlie Youmans Powell and was raised in Oak Park, GA. He graduated as Valedictorian from Swainsboro High School in 1960. He went on to receive his B.S. degree from the University of Georgia, graduating with honors and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. He continued on to receive his Master of Education degree from UGA. Wayne had a gift for mathematics and shared that passion through his different teaching opportunities. He began his teaching career at Oak Park Grammar School then went on to teach middle school math and science in Swainsboro. Wayne eventually moved to Savannah continuing to teach in several middle schools within the Savannah Chatham County School System. During his tenure, he had the privilege of serving as the Math Coach, helping students get hooked on math and succeed. Wayne was also given the honor to present math teaching concepts on a state and national level. Wayne was an accomplished bridge player earning Life Master, the highest honor within the American Contract Bridge League. His other hobbies included crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and word games. Wayne also enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Wayne is survived by his daughters Amy Powell Jamieson of Savannah and Mia Powell Harmon (Mark) of Charlotte; grandchildren Molly Harmon and Jesse Harmon; sisters Linda Powell Bishop of Oak Park and Sue Powell Edwards of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends at Fox and Weeks Islands Chapel on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at New Hope Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Swainsboro, GA at 11:00 a.m.