Mr. Robert Joseph Powell, age 83, of Morrow, GA passed away November 3, 2016. Mr. Powell was born in New Brookland, SC the son of the late Ola Mae Boozer Powell and Joseph Lonnie Powell. He was also preceded in death by a brother. Mr. Powell enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards and poker, handball and boxing. He was retired from the Atlanta Journal Constitution with 35 plus years of service. Survivors are his daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Calvin George of Locust Grove; granddaughters, Kristen and Candace George of Locust Grove. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service. A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Heath officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.