John T. Powell, age 31, of Austell, died January 9, 2018. John worked as a programmer for IBM having graduated with honors from Georgia Tech in 2008. He is survived by his wife, Alyssa Pruden; father and step-mother, Jack and Kathy Powell; mother, Donna Powell; Aunt, Julie Powell; Uncle, Dan Bourquin; Cousin, Savannah Powell. The family will receive friends 12-4, Saturday afternoon, January 13 at Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to childsplaycharity.org