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Trans One Inc.  ·  A Tribute

Homegoing Procession — February 28, 2026

Sylvester V. Powell Jr.

Our Leader. Our Brother. Our Friend.

20+ Years of Faithful Service  ·  FedEx Ground Contractor

Staging
9:30 AM
Departure
10:00 AM Sharp
Funeral Service
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Date
Saturday, Feb 28
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Saturday, February 28, 2026. Trucks stage at 1901 W 29th St by 9:30 AM. Procession departs 10:00 AM sharp. The truck procession is for the funeral service only — 11:00 AM at Progressive Baptist Church, 3658 S. Wentworth Ave.

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10:00 AM Rollout — Feb 28

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Dress Code

Wear Your Uniform

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All FedEx Uniform Personnel — Please Dress in Full Uniform

If you have a FedEx uniform — shirt, jacket, vest, or cap — we ask that you wear it Saturday. This is not just a dress code. It is a visual tribute to Sylvester V. Powell Jr. When those trucks roll down Wentworth in formation with every driver and attendee representing in uniform, it will make clear to the entire community exactly who we are and who we are honoring — a man who gave over 20 years of his life to this work and this team.

If you no longer have your uniform or were never issued one, please dress in FedEx purple and/or orange as a show of solidarity and respect.

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FedEx Uniform Shirt
Ground, Express, or contractor-issued — any FedEx uniform shirt is appropriate
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FedEx Jacket or Vest
Wear it over your uniform or on its own — all FedEx outerwear is welcome
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FedEx Cap or Hat
Caps, beanies, or any FedEx-branded headwear are encouraged
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No Uniform? Wear Purple & Orange
Civilian attire in FedEx colors is a welcomed and respected show of solidarity

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Procession Schedule

9:30 AM
All Trucks Report — FedEx Ground Terminal
Stage at 1901 W 29th St, Chicago, IL. Check in with the lead coordinator. Trucks clean, fueled, and ready. Hazard lights off until departure signal.
9:45 AM
Vehicles in Formation
All trucks lined up in designated order. Lead vehicle at the front, tail vehicle at the rear. Engines on, radio/phone check with all drivers.
9:55 AM
Final Briefing & Roll Call
Confirm all drivers have the route. Hazard lights ON. Maintain 2–3 car-length gaps between trucks. No passing within the procession. Surface streets only.
10:00 AM — 🚚 DEPARTURE
Procession Departs
Lead truck pulls out first. All vehicles follow in order, hazard lights on. East on W 29th St, then south on S Wentworth Ave. Surface streets the entire way.
~10:20 AM — Arrive
Progressive Baptist Church
3658 S. Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609. Park in formation using street parking and the church's own lot. Drivers join the family inside for the wake.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Funeral Service
A celebration of the life and legacy of Sylvester V. Powell Jr. — 20+ years of dedicated service honored by his Trans One family.

The Procession

From Station to Sanctuary

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FedEx Ground Terminal
1901 W 29th St
Chicago, IL 60608

Staging · Depart 10:00 AM
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B
Progressive Baptist Church
3658 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60609

Funeral Service · 11:00 AM

Driver Briefing

Turn-by-Turn

All surface streets. No on-ramps. Keep hazards on throughout.

Vehicle Formation

Driver Roles

Position 01 · Lead
Lead Vehicle
Sets the pace — drive slowly and steadily. No sudden lane changes. Your speed sets the tone for the entire procession.
Position 02–N · Formation
Fleet Vehicles
Maintain 2–3 car lengths behind the vehicle ahead. Hazard lights on the entire route. Do not break from the line.
Last Position · Tail
Tail Vehicle
Keep the line closed. Do not allow outside traffic between you and the procession. Notify lead if the line is broken.
All Vehicles
General Rules
Hazards on. No phones while driving. If you must stop for an emergency, pull safely right and rejoin at the destination.

Driver Handout

Print This Page

Hand a printed copy to each driver Saturday morning as a quick reference for timing, route, formation, and uniform requirements.