The officers and members of the Jacksonville Retired Firefighter Association are saddened to report that

Active Duty JFRD Rescue Engineer John Powell passed away Sunday January 16, 2022.

A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday January 21, 2022 at

Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel
11801 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Funeral service will be held 11:00 PM Saturday January 22, 2022 at

San Jose Baptist Church
6140 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, Fl 32217

John was an avid runner. He was proud to finish in the top 10% in the 2021 Gate River Run with a time of 1:02:32. He was working towards a goal of running every road in Jacksonville and had already completed all roads in the Mandarin area. He enjoyed dirt biking, boating, kneeboarding, and wakeboarding at his family’s lake house. John loved playing board games with his family. He enjoyed traveling to new places and climbing Florida’s beautiful lighthouses.

John attended Mandarin Christian School from Kindergarten through 8th grade and graduated from Creekside High School in 2012. He then studied to become a certified EMT and Firefighter. Following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps, John was a dedicated member of the Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department. He served the City of Jacksonville for seven years, beginning his career in 2015.

John is survived by his parents Donny and LeeAnne Powell and sister Stephanie Powell, grandparents John and Norma Powell, Uncle Danny Powell (Sandi), Uncle Kelly McEvoy (Debbie), and numerous cousins, friends, and coworkers who loved him.