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Harry Gilman Powell Sr.
Harry Gilman Powell Sr.
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He was born on June 26, 1925, in Fluvanna County, a son of the late Leander Curtis Powell and Vera Virginia Yancey Powell.
Harry was a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy and a veteran of World War II. Harry retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
He was also preceded in death by four sisters, Mary Bell White, Eleanor Pauline Deane, Virginia Louise Powell and Myrtle Lula Harlow Jewell; as well as a brother, Charles M. Powell.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorraine Hughes Powell of Palmyra; two sons, Harry Gilman "Gil" Powell Jr. of Palmyra and James M. Powell and his wife, Bonita, of Palmyra; a sister, Dorothy Powell Meadors and her husband, Billy, of Charlottesville; and four brothers, Weldon C. Powell and his wife, Gloria Lee, of Palmyra, Malcolm S. Powell of Louisa, Edward B. Powell of Palmyra and Claude S. Powell and his wife, Betty, of Antioch; a granddaughter, Cassie Bourne and her boy friend, Richard Brown; a grandson, Luke Powell and his girl friend, Joelle Van Riper of Skyler; four great-grandchildren, Destiny, Faith and Christian Bourne and their father, Frankie; one great-granddaughter, Marissa Powell; and numerous nieces, nephews, many other family members.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Salem United Methodist Church in Troy where he was a member.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010, at Sheridan Funeral Home in Kents Store.
Sheridan Funeral Home of Kents Store is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Anne Bishop
October 4, 2010
Dear Lorraine,
Bobby and I were so sorry to hear of Harry's death today (Monday, Oct.4). I was talking to Janice Creasy on the phone and she informed me. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you. Bobby and Anne
shania estes
October 4, 2010
hey this one of destinys friends and i didn't know her greatgrandpa at all but i am so srry for the loose in the family. <3
cassandra locklear
October 4, 2010
My name is cassandra locklear and i am destinys best friend. I didnt kno her grandpa but he seemed like a nice man. My grandfather just died to and i know they are in a happy place and no longer sick. How much me and destiny are friends i bet our grandfathers are gonna be friends to. I wish u peace and happiness mr. powell (=
Jimmy & Audrey Martin
October 4, 2010
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Destiny Bourne
October 4, 2010
We will miss you grandaddy Harry
Patsy Waugh
October 2, 2010
Our condolences to each of you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. God bless all.
Betty Butler
October 1, 2010
My thouthts and prayers are with you all. Thinking of all of you, may God give you strength in your time of need.God Bless you all.
Mickey & Sherry Wichael
October 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Harry was a great person, it was a pleasure to have known him. He will be sadly missed by all.
October 1, 2010
To the Powell family I wish to express my sincere sympathy, to you during this time of bereavement. During this difficult time remember God is still in control. Lou Anderson Carter (Louisa, Va)
Dawn R Starks Johnson
October 1, 2010
Cassie B-
Much love and many hugs to you & your family. Keep the memories of your grandfather close to your heart, bring them out often, share them and smile. Take care of YOU and your loved ones.. Be strong and seek strength and guidance from God, our creator. He said he would never give us more than we can bare, believe in his word and stand on his promises. I promise it works.
Judy and Gary Christian
October 1, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Harry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this diffcult time.
Andrea (Annie) Powell
October 1, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Anita Thomas
October 1, 2010
James and Gil...I am so sorry to hear of your dads death. I enjoyed taking care of him so much at MJH. His smile and playfullness always brought a smile to the staff in ICU. Bless you two for being the wonderful sons that your are.
Anita Wright Thomas
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