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Joe Powell Obituary
Powell, Sr.
"Haywood
County Native"
Waynesville - Joe Wallace Powell, Sr., 85, of Waynesville, NC, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Haywood County on October 25, 1930 to the late Emory Otis, Sr. and Lela Ensley Powell.
Joe will be remembered most for his kindness, generosity, love of children and his sense of humor but most of all his love for his wife and children. He was owner of ARM Trucking and ARM Racing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Emory Otis, Jr., James, and John Powell; and sisters, Doris Powell Adamek and Jeanne Powell Vance.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Amy Powell and children, Linda Powell Smith, Joe Wallace Powell, Jr. and wife, Vickie, Janice Powell, Gina Powell Ownbey, Greg Powell and wife, Shanda, Christopher Lee Taylor and wife, Olivia, Roger Powell, Madeline Powell; brothers, Bruce Powell and George Powell and wife, Judy; sisters, Elizabeth Powell Anagnost and Emy Powell Christian; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in the chapel of Garrett Funerals and Cremations. The family will receive friends on Wednesday prior to the service from 1 to 3 PM at the funeral home. Entombment will be held at the garden mausoleum of Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Broyhill Baptist Children's Home, 111 Sneed Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.
A Message of comfort may be left to the family and guest registry may be signed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com
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WALTER McPEAK
April 10, 2019
Joe Powell was thekindness mananyone has every known, he had a Heart of GOLD and Helped Everyone no matter whom they were, Betweem him and his Loving Wonderful Wife AMY And Roger and Mitty they build a company anyone would have been Proud, they all are and will Alway!s be The Greatest People I will ever know and LOVE. WALTER. R. McPEAK. GOD BLESS ALL.
Johnnie Davis
April 10, 2019
Uncle Joe you were loved by all who knew you! Your wonderful smile will always live on in our hearts as will you loving, caring heart! You always made me laugh and smile! Love you forever! ❤
Carolyn White
May 28, 2017
Amy I'm so sorry about Joe I only heard today. Both you and he have always been wonderful friends. This hurts me deeply.
Cindy Cogburn
April 20, 2016
Thinking of you with Love and Prayers!
April 20, 2016
My Wonderful great Friend for over 50 year!s. Rest in Peace my Friend. Much Love for all Family. Walter.R.McPeak
April 20, 2016
Mike and Brenda Pressley send our prayers and love for Joe's family and pray Jesus is walking with you each day as you morn his passing
Aubrey Hollar
April 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go to the entire Powell family at this difficult time! We hope all your special memories and love for Joe will bring you peace !
With love, Aubrey , Kim, Dean and Grayson Hollar
Darlene Myers
April 19, 2016
Sending love and prayers your way. I never got to meet Joe but Billy aka "Biggin" had nothing but good things to say about him and he will be missed.
Tammie Phillips
April 19, 2016
Joey an vicki, so sorry to hear about joe. Heaven has welcomed home a new angel. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. Prayers for all of you.
Johnnie Sue Powell Davis
April 19, 2016
Uncle Joe was such a kind and special man with such a great sense of humor. He was always willing to help any and everybody. He was such a gracious man I will miss him and his wonderful smile. My heart and prayers go out to each and every family member especially his loving wife Amy, who was by his side everyday. I am praying you all receive the strength and comfort from God to carry you through this heartbreaking loss. I love you all.
Ivie Davis Greene
April 19, 2016
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. May God carry you in his arms at this difficult time. God gained a very special angel when he received Uncle Joe.
Patsy Shank
April 19, 2016
Amy and children, I was saddened to read of Joes passing. He was a good and sweet man.He helped me when my mother died and Paul was on the road and couldn't get in. I'll never forget him for that. Its been two years now since my Paul passed.I wish you the comfort of our heavenly father. Patsy Shank
Freda Swanger
April 18, 2016
Amy, Roger & Madeline my heart is breaking for you! Sending many loving thoughts and prayers to all of you. You have so many precious memories to cherish. When I think of Joe, I think of how loving he was to Amy. He would just look at her and say that's my baby!
With Sincere Sympathy, Freda Swanger
DORA PRESSLEY
April 18, 2016
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOE WAS A GOOD MAN ALWAYS FINDING A WAY TO MAKE YOU LAUGH.MANY MEMORIES AT THE LAKE WITH THIS FAMILY.AND WE ALL LOVED TO FISH. LOVED HIM DEARLY.AND JOE YOU WILL TRUELY BE MISSED. FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS JOE.YOU WERE LOVED. DORA PRESSLEY
ERIC,CONNIE, & KYLE BRADLEY
April 18, 2016
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU'RE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE WILL TRULY MISS JOE AND ALL OF HIS STORIES AND ADVICE HE GAVE TO US. ESPECIALLY LETTING KYLE BACK UP THE TRUCKS WHEN HE WAS SMALLER.HE WAS TRULY LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE MISSED. RIP DADDY JOE. WE LOVE YOU. ERIC, CONNIE, & KYLE BRADLEY
Barry Clark
April 18, 2016
So Sorry for you loss. Barry Clark, Dawn Clark, Dakota Clark, Mickey Lynn Clark.
Garrett Funeral Home
April 19, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mary Milner
April 18, 2016
Uncle Joe was very much loved and will be missed by all of us. It is comforting to know he is safe in the arms of Jesus! God bless and comfort all of you.You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Kim, Mary, Josh, Suzie and Jonathan Milner
Bart and Pam Vance
Michael, Cindy and Alex Vance
Bill and Alicia Mott
David and Vera Vance
kristy Ledford
April 17, 2016
Thinking if you in this difficult time. Love y'all. Jamie Kristy alivia and Albert Case
April 16, 2016
we are so sorry to hear the passing of joe our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family the beck family
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