John Richard “Buddha”Powell, Jr. was born Nov. 1, 1963 in Clinton, IN. He went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2026 at 9:19pm. He was an avid pool player, horseshoe player, built demo cars and drove in the demo derby. He was proceeded in death by his mother and stepfather Jewel and Earl Steeples, father John Powell Sr, grandparents, nephew Brian Steele, great nieces and nephews Bailey Haynes, Briana Steele, Kaleb Steele, and several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his sister Sarah Petts, nephew Devon Petts, nieces Sarah Steele and Nicole Petts, step-daughter Tosha Wasson, step-son PJ Wasson, great nieces Shelby Steele (Gavin Wainwright), Emily Flinchum (Nathan Flinchum), and great nephew Levi Petts.

A celebration of life is going to be held for him. Come out and celebrate the life of this great man. We will post on Facebook the details for the celebration of life.

Cremation has been entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com