ALFRED T. POWELL Sr.

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ALFRED POWELL Obituary

ALFRED THOMAS POWELL, SR. (Age 81)
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 of Summerville, SC and formerly of Wheaton, MD. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Sue Deakle Powell, mother of their nine children and Doris Varner Powell; son of the late Ovid Elliot and Bertha Ellen Tillinghast Powell; father of Alfred Thomas Jr., Jack G., Duane F., Robert P. Powell, Helen Ann O'Doherty, Rose Marie Chambers, Marty Lynn Charlton, Sue Ellen Mello, and Mary Grace Marcussen; brother of Elton L. Powell; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; he was predeceased by three sisters and one granddaughter. Mr. Powell was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts, retiring from the US Navy as a Senior Chief Fire Control Technican. In his civilian life he retired as an Engineer Scientist from Vitro Labs. Graveside service and interment will be held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 2 p.m.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for ALFRED POWELL

14 Entries

Linda Michalak

July 5, 2012

To the family of Alfred Powell Sr.,
I always stopped and visited with him before Mass and we would ask about each others' family. He would always have a joke or story and we would laugh together. Al brightened this world with his warm caring and genuine nature. I will miss him and the joy and light he always shared. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's peace surround and comfort each of you.

Janet Clymer

July 3, 2012

Dear Mary, Steph and Fred,

My love and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Please know that I am thinking of you all. May you be blessed with peace and the love of our dear Savior Jesus Christ. Love, Janet xxxooo

P Myshkin

July 2, 2012

For the many Masses where you sat and made us feel like such wonderful parents. For the way you made my children smile. Sunday mornings are a bit impoverished not having you sitting up there any more. May you rest in peace, and we will pray. For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

July 1, 2012

Mary, Steph and Fred. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family at this difficult time. Love,
Tim, Nedra, David, Bryan & Justin

July 1, 2012

In Christian concern and loving care, you were uplifted in prayer by The Mens Prayer Fellowship of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.

June 30, 2012

While I am sad you are gone, you left me with memories where you still live in my heart and your life force lives on I know you are at peace with God now Someday I to will pass over, and just know that you and Mom will be there to guide me to our Eternal Home forever I love you Dad. Helen Ann

Yevette Young

June 28, 2012

To all my cousin's in the Powell Family....I sooooooooooo sorry and know how BAD it hurts you all.I hope and pray that you understand he is with God now and he will never have pain or suffering again...I am sorry I just found out a few days ago that your dad wasnt well.Iam glad I got to see him last year we all have so many GREAT memories of him and your mom...now they will be together....I love you all very much!!!!!!if we can do anything please let us know..love yall ALL Yevette and Family

Wanda Creel

June 28, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jim Shultz

June 28, 2012

Marty, So sorry for your loss. Ironic, your dad and mine both worked for Vitro. My thoughts and prayes are with you

Stephanie Powell

June 28, 2012

I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but always knew you as Uncle Al from your nephew (my husband, Michael Hosea.) He talked about your kind and loving personality, and how you told the funniest jokes. Rest in peace Uncle Al. Our deepest condolences to the family. In our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Hosea, Stephanie, Anna & Caty Powell

Kimmie (aka-Peanie)

June 27, 2012

Dear Dad,
You are one of God's angels now. I am sure you are keeping everyone in heaven laughing with your funny jokes. You and Mom raised 9 wonderful children. I am so blessed to have known you and to be part of this loving family ~ Thank you! You will be
missed forever. Love your favorite daughter-in-law.

Theresa Quintanilla

June 26, 2012

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around you and whispered come to me with tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fall away although we couldnt bear to lose you we could not ask you to stay. A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands laid to rest god broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best. We love you grandpa and will miss you. You will live forever in our hearts.

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