Zane Powell obituary: Zane Powell's Obituary, Indianapolis

In Memory Of
Zane Burnell Powell
1958 - 2019

Obituary photo of Zane Powell, Indianapolis-IN
Obituary photo of Zane Powell, Indianapolis-IN

In Memory Of
Zane Burnell Powell
1958 - 2019

Indianapolis - Zane Burnell Powell, 60, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Zane was born June 21, 1958 in Beech Grove, IN. He was a professional woodworker for over 30 years. In 1987, Zane supervised the residential cabinetry division at Classic Woodworking, specializing in designing and building complicated case work.

In 1992, Zane started his own company that specializes in fine furniture. He was the lead assistant at Marc Adams School of Woodworking when it started in 1992. His work has been featured on the front cover of Builder + Architect magazine and in Indianapolis Monthly and Better Homes and Gardens’ Wood magazine. Beyond his love of woodworking, he also enjoyed fishing and camping, but more than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Zane is survived by his beloved wife, Rebbecca Powell; mother, Donna Powell; daughter, Leslie Ford and her husband, Joshua; son, Justin Powell and his wife, Misty; sisters, Gail Day and her husband, Mike and Deana Powell; brother, Brian Powell and his wife, Carolyn; grandchildren, Kaleb and Kaley Powell and Trinity, Mercy, Eternity and Elijah Ford; and many other loving family members and friends.

A celebration of Zane’s life will be conducted Monday, April 15, 2019, at 7:30 pm at Marc Adams School of Woodworking, 5504 East 500 North, Franklin, IN 46131. Zane’s family will also receive friends Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7:00 pm at 6001 West 52nd in Indianapolis.

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Indianapolis - Zane Burnell Powell, 60, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Zane was born June 21, 1958 in Beech Grove, IN. He was a professional woodworker for over 30 years. In 1987, Zane supervised the residential cabinetry division at Classic Woodworking, specializing in designing and building complicated case work.

In 1992, Zane started his own company that specializes in fine furniture. He was the lead assistant at Marc Adams School of Woodworking when it started in 1992. His work has been featured on the front cover of Builder + Architect magazine and in Indianapolis Monthly and Better Homes and Gardens’ Wood magazine. Beyond his love of woodworking, he also enjoyed fishing and camping, but more than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Zane is survived by his beloved wife, Rebbecca Powell; mother, Donna Powell; daughter, Leslie Ford and her husband, Joshua; son, Justin Powell and his wife, Misty; sisters, Gail Day and her husband, Mike and Deana Powell; brother, Brian Powell and his wife, Carolyn; grandchildren, Kaleb and Kaley Powell and Trinity, Mercy, Eternity and Elijah Ford; and many other loving family members and friends.

A celebration of Zane’s life will be conducted Monday, April 15, 2019, at 7:30 pm at Marc Adams School of Woodworking, 5504 East 500 North, Franklin, IN 46131. Zane’s family will also receive friends Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 7:00 pm at 6001 West 52nd in Indianapolis.

If you would like to share a memory of Zane, or a special message with his family, please click the “Share Memories” icon above.

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Memorial Service

Monday, April 15, 2019 at 7:30pm
Marc Adams School of Woodworking, 5504 East 500 North, Franklin, IN 46131

Newcomer Funeral Home (317-737-1545) is assisting the family

Newcomer Funeral Home (317-737-1545) is assisting the family

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