Obituary of Powell Newman Stanfill, Jr.

Mr. Powell Newman “Buddy” Stanfill, Jr., a resident of Bastrop, LA, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the age of 82. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Golden Funeral Home. Mr. Stanfill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was the owner and operator of Stanfill Electric Company for 40 years. He always had a story for every situation. He loved playing the guitar, fishing, and hunting. Anyone that met him, liked him. Mr. Stanfill is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Rita Murphy Stanfill; four children, David Powell Stanfill and wife Karen, Allen Newman Stanfill, Michelle Runions and husband David, Nicole Richardson and husband Stan; seven grandchildren, Ryan Stanfill, Samantha Stanfill, Harley Stanfill, Brittany Stanfill, Candace Runions, Ashlyn Richardson, Jessie Richardson; two great grandchildren, Nolan Stanfill, Brady Lovitt; two sisters, Ann Reeves, Pat Watridge; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Powel N. Stanfill, Sr. and Corrine Stanfill; brothers, James Stanfill and William Stanfill.