Funeral service for Sherman Blackstone Powell III, age 59 of Pulaski, TN., formerly of Falkville, will be Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1:00pm at Falkville First United Methodist Church with Josh Sparkman, Gene Woodard, and Stephen Rowland officiating with burial in the Falkville City Cemetery with Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 11:00am until service time on Tuesday at the Church.
Sherman, who born January 29, 1967, in Decatur, Alabama to Sherman Blackstone Powell Jr. and Diane Alston Powell, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN.
He was affectionately known as “Stoney” and followed his dream as a forty-year aviator. He was a professional pilot and Manager of the Hartselle Airport. His four decades as a pilot inspired many to share his passion for flight. He dearly loved his family and friends and their cabin home of five years in the hills of Tennessee. He was currently an active member of Stoney Grace Place Church in Pulaski, TN., and greatly enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with his Church band, and with The Dirt Road Gospel Band.
Holly and Blackstone wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has surrounded them with love, prayers visits, cards, food, and support during this difficult time. Special thanks Compassus Hospice Group of Lawrenceburg, TN., the Maury Regional Medical Center, and the congregation of Grace Place in Pulaski, and the Hartselle Airport.
Survivors include
Wife of 40 years: Holly Hall Powell
Son: Sherman Blackstone Powell IV (Morgan Hudson Powell)
4 Grandchildren: Natalie Caroline Powell, Evelyn Rose Powell, Eleanore Grey Powell, and
Wyatt Hudson Grammer
Brother: Will Powell (Nikki)
Sister: Holly Howard (Jeff)
Loving in-laws, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and a host of friends who became family.
John Reeder, Steve Kimbril, Larry Clements, Troy McAbee, John Witcher, Rusty Phillips, Roy Vinzant, Will Powell, Keith Reid, and Jason Barnett will serve as pallbearers.
The family welcomes flowers as a meaningful tribute in celebration of his life. For those who wish, memorial donations may also be made to the American Cancer Society.
