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Jimmy Paul Powell, 50, Phoenix, passed away March 13, 2001. He was born February 12, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona.
He was a member of The Jockey Guild. Mr Powell has won over 3500 Horse Races. He was Athlete of the Year in 1975 and he volunteered to help the handicapped ride horses. Mr Powell was the leading jockey at Turf Paradise 8 times.
He is survived by his daughter Kelli Lyn Carroll; his son Randy Paul Powell; parents Dick and Joy Alice Powell; brothers Pete, Dick and Mike Powell; sister Johnny Gail Jones and 3 grandchildren. Memorial services, Thursday, March 22, 2001, 11:00 A.M. at Turf Paradise Upper Club House.
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Betsy Giddings (Smith)
I remember Jimmy in 2nd grade at Orangewood. He always had the most stickers for reading than anyone else in the class. He always had a book in his hands. He grew to be short and lean which was to his advantage when he became one of the best jockeys at Turf Paradise Race Track. My oldest brother was a bull rider and then became a horse trainer. He would have liked to have been a jockey but he was just a tad too tall. My brother and Jimmy became friends, he always talked about Jimmy and how he was well liked around the track. It was a sad day when he told me he passed away.
William M. "Bill" Haynie
My mom worked at Turf Paradise for many years before she retired. On days I would go to the track with her I would always bet on the horse Jimmy was riding & he rarely let me down. He seemed to aways have a good race. I got a chance to spend time with him when I was at the track. What a great guy.
Mona T. Abdoo (O'Henry)
I had you in a couple of classes. Damn you were cute. you always had an impish smile on your face, like you knew something we didn't. Nostly, Jim I was jealous that you vecame a fine jockey. Oh yeah i bet on you.