ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: POWELL, HOYT 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Friday, May 29, 2015

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POWELL, HOYT 
January 24, 1925 - May 29, 2015

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Hoyt Powell passed away on May 29, 2015 at the age 90. 

Hoyt was born on January 24, 1925 in New Orleans, LA and resided in Mandeville, 
LA. 

Hoyt is survived by beloved wife and life partner of 59 years, Jacqueline Poche 
Powell, loving daughters Erin Powell and Ilene Powell (Mark Armstrong) and 
granddaughter Cortney Amundson Hervias (Teddy Hervias). 

He was preceded in death by his brother, E. Reid Powell and his parents, Laura 
McGuinness Powell and Roy Powell. 

He was the grandson of Abner Powell, former owner of the New Orleans Pelicans 
and originator of baseball's rain check, ladies day and infield tarpaulins.

Hoyt Powell was a graduate of Warren Easton High School and Louisiana State 
University. Hoyt founded Louisiana Interiors, Inc., an office planning, design 
and furnishings’ business in 1962. 
After retirement in 1987, he continued working and consulting with interior 
design specialist, Rare Find Design Center of Covington, La. Hoyt was very well 
respected and a leader in his field

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at E. J. 
Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433. Visitation 
will be held on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a 
Celebration of Life service at 11:00 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Tammany Parish 
Hospital Hospice program at 725 W. 11th Ave., Covington, LA

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