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J.C. Powell | |
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| 8th President of Eastern Kentucky University | |
| Preceded by | Robert Martin |
| Succeeded by | Dr. Henry Hanly Funderburk Jr. |
| In office March 1975 (acting) – August 1976 (acting) | |
| In office August 1976 – December 1984 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1926 Harriman, Tennessee |
| Died | May 16, 1988 (aged 62) Richmond, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Kentucky |
| Spouse | Elizabeth C. Downey Powell |
| Education | University of Kentucky University of Louisville |
| Military service | |
| Army Air Corps (1944–1947) | Served in Guam, Saipan, and Mariana Islands campaigns of the Pacific Theater during World War II |
Julius Cherry Powell (January 23, 1926 – May 16, 1988) was an American academic teacher and the seventh president of Eastern Kentucky University.