George Edward POWELL

George Edward POWELL obituary

George Edward POWELL

George POWELL Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 5, 2009.
POWELL, George Edward, 65, of Aylett, Va., departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Powell. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Clara B. Powell; one daughter, Valerie Lynette Murray (Wayne); his mother, Henrietta Powell; seven sisters, Estelle Brown, Rosa Vessels (Mackes), Anne Vessels, Doris Powell, Margaret Powell, Barbara King (Norman) and Patsy Butler; three brothers, James, William and Ellett Powell; a special cousin, Fred Brown; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va., where viewing will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services 1 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1995 Globe Rd., Aylett, Va., where remains will lie in state two hours prior to the funeral service. Rev. Robert D. Brown officiating and Valerie Lynette Powell, eulogist. Interment church cemetery.


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November 21, 2009

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November 10, 2009

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November 21, 2009

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November 12, 2009

To the Powell Family.
I am so sorry about your lost.
Please except my sincere condolences.
Teresa Washington-Upshaw

Twandra Lomax-Brown

November 10, 2009

Clara, Lynette and the Powell Family,

Your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. George will be truly missed by all of us. May God continue to bless and keep you all, in his tender love and care. Please accept our sincere heart felt condolences. We love you!

Kind Regards,

James R. Brown, Twandra Lomax-Brown and Austyn Brown

Gwen Parker

November 9, 2009

To the family of George Powell,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult period. George will be missed by all.

Yvonne Holmes Vaughan

November 6, 2009

Peace and love to the entire family.

November 6, 2009

Dear Clara and Valerie,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of my dear classmate and friend. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will talk to you soon, in love and Sympathy. Mary Wyatt Parham and Family. Plainfield, New Jersey

November 6, 2009

To Clara, Lynette and the Powell Family, Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your loving memories bring you comfort.

Addie Morrow and Family

Arlene Williams-Brown

November 6, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Audery, Q, and Kasi

November 6, 2009

Dear Mrs. Powell and Valerie~
We are so so sorry to hear about the loss of this very special man. We enjoyed taking care of him and will greatly miss him. If there is anything that you two need please let us know. You know where we are. Once again we are so sorry for your loss. With Love From Mr. Powell's "Girls" at Hanover Healthcare, Audrey, Q, and Kasi.

November 6, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Continue to pray for God will answer your prayers.
Deaconess Alma Roberts & Family

Alma Pierce (Cousin)

November 6, 2009

May God continue to keep and watch over you during this difficult time. Although tears are shed, let them be tears of joy because George is now at peace and the victory is won. You will continuously be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lonnie & Alma Pierce & Family

Julia & Roy Jackson

November 6, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

November 6, 2009

Thinking of you and your family. Trusting God will comfort you and keep you. God Bless.

Marquita Kelsaw

Brenda Edwards

November 6, 2009

We will keep you in prayer. May God keep you strong during this time of berevement.

Jimmy & Brenda

Janet Robinson

November 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffcult time.Weeping endure for the night but joy comes in the morning.Hold God's unchanging hand and he will comfort you.May God keep you in his loving care.


Janet Richardson Robinson

Michael Johnson

November 5, 2009

From cousin Michael to the family, my deepest sympathies. May God comfort and console you during this sad time.

Jerry & Regenia Vessels

November 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May it comfort you as you reflect on what a wonderful person George was who always showed love and concern for all.

November 5, 2009

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.
THOMASSINE VESSELS EBERHARDT

November 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elders Raymond and Delores Glascoe and Family

November 5, 2009

To Lala,Lynette,Wayne and family, we were saddened to hear of your loss. We were saddened because we know you will miss him. We are confident there is celebration because you know he is now home. We are assured his song is how he "kept the faith, and he finished his course ! " We wish to let you know you are not alone at this time, we are praying for your strength. Be blessed and if we may be of any assistance, please know we are available.

Vincent & Ivy Carter

November 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mr. Lonell Lamont Richardson

November 5, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mrs. Lonie Richardson Spell (Boogie)

November 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Velma Ligon

November 5, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Grants

November 5, 2009

We are praying for your strength during this time. Know that we love you and are here for you.

Big Greg, Eveie, Lil Greg & Jalen

Rodney Charity

November 5, 2009

"weeping may endure for a nite, but joy comes in the morning", from the Charity family,to the family,GOD will continue to bless you. george was one of the neatest and nicest driver at Richfood,was a pleasure to work with him.

Willie & Florence Vessels

November 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kizzi Banks-Henderson

November 5, 2009

My heart was saddened when I heard of George passing Clara and family u are in my thoughts and prayers we all loved George but God loved him best

Pearl Langhorne

November 5, 2009

To the entire family, may the Lord keep each of you in perfect peace and provide you with the comfort in knowing that He will give you just what you need to endure! Our prayers and thoughts are certainly with you, and know that you are not alone! Be blessed in the Lord.

Lovingly,
P. Langhorne & Family

Antonio Winslow

November 5, 2009

To Valerie
I offer you my sincerest prayers at this time while you go through this transition but as you already know "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". May God bless and you family

Yolanda Madden

November 5, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about George; he will be greatly missed. My sympathy and love to all.

Merland Logan

November 5, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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