George Wallace Powell, IV, age 22

Lost to gun violence on January 19, 2021 in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

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  • Nickname:
    26 Lil "G"
    10 Jorge
    8 Gorgie
    8 Little George
    7 Brother
    3 G 💙
    3 Son
  • Number of children:
    3 3 beautiful mini Georges whose names start with E 🤞🏼
  • Personality:
    12 outgoing, funny, caring, kind, genuinely a great guy all the way around
    7 amazing, one if the most caring and unique people
    5 always kind, stubborn , hardheaded, but such a good friend and a great person .
    6 Great friend with a huge heart
    5 One of the funniest people to walk Earth. Always made people feel important to him
    6 so protective of his family and friends. he was one of the good ones for sure
    5 Always helpful, wanted to make people smile always
    4 a smile like no other he could just light up a room!
    3 one of the funniest people EVER
    3 VERY OUTGOING ! smile lit up the room like no other !
    3 i will never forget you g!
    3 Always had a smile on his face no matter what! he always tried to find the good in tge situation! 💙
    3 miss ya brother great friend and classmate
  • Occupation:
    3 full time g
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    8 Lawrence County
    6 take two academy , ardmore highschool
  • Comments:
    4 i miss you son! i love you too the moon and back!! xoxo Momma
    5 i love you, always and forever! -A
    3 stay awakeeee🤍.
    4 I LOVE YOU !
    3 STAY AWAKEEEEEE🤍🕊
    3 Fly high George! Gone way too soon
    5 i miss you more than i can breathe georgie- big sis
    3 I love you
    4 with dad now ♥️
    3 I am so lost in your absence that I can not breathe
    4 I miss you so much brother. You will get justice big sis Gg
    3 I will slats remember fondly you little George
    3 always
    5 I need my best friend back. I love you, George
    10 They caught him baby boy.... they finally caught him
    5 they caught him justice will be served
    4 I miss you so much 😭 you will get justice and be in peace with diddy
    3 Merry Christmas in Heaven Babyboy
    5 oh, mi gemelo <3 I miss you more than I can breathe.
    4 merry christmas handsome. I hope you and Gavin are smoking a fattie.
    3 tomorrow you turn 23 baby! happy Birthday my dear boy!
    4 happy birthday g. i love and miss you more and more everyday
    3 happy havenly birthday george!
    3 happy heavenly birthday lil g
    5 i miss you so much brother. id give anything to smell your feet right about now.
    3 I miss you kiddo so much 💙🕯🔥🍃🌬
    3 we miss you so much down here G! rest in peace ❤️
    3 Happy Valentines Day Son! I just want you back !!!
    4 up late remembering you. 🤞🏼❤️ i love you so much. we really miss you down here, g. 😭😭😭😭
    4 i miss you all the time.
    3 I love you baby and Im not going to quit until Justice for all is served~ Love Mom 💙💙💙💙
    3 prayers for justice

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