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Robert James "Pow-wow" Powell Sr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Theresa Williams
April 21, 2010
May GOD keep The Powell Family~ Psalm 71:21
"Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side".
Eva Chiles & Family
April 15, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carrie David
April 15, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Albert & Carolyn Rice
April 14, 2010
Pam & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your hours of bereavement. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead.
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April 14, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Powell Family
Tanya Brown and Family
Suzan Cox
April 14, 2010
Saundra, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time
Wille, Tracy, Brittney & Trey Brown
April 14, 2010
To Pam & Family,
We send our condolences to you at this difficult time. We are praying and keeping you in our thoughts. Please know that God is your strength in time of sorrow.
Darryl & Sundra Thompson
April 14, 2010
To the Powell Family
Our thoughts and prayers go out for your family. May God comfort you at this time. God Bless.
Bridgett Jenkins
April 13, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susie Brown
April 13, 2010
Myosha,
Sorry to hear of your lost... We are praying for you and your family ... Your nursing school classmates (at asher) May god bless you and your family...
Susie Brown
April 13, 2010
Myosha,
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. May his bright smile and laughter keep your tears and pain away... Till another day you will meet him again ... I pray that the lord be with and your family in your time of need ... I'm continutiously praying for you and your familys strength... May god bless...
Kenard Pugh
April 13, 2010
From the Pugh, Herbert, and Conner families, our depest sympathies goes out to the Powell family. He was a soft spoken man, and he enjoyed making anyone feel comfortable. May God bless and strengthen all of you during this period of bereavment.
sincerely Kenard & Delmonie Conner-Pugh
Barbara Davis
April 13, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
April 13, 2010
Saundra & Family, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that you and your family are John's and my prayers. Jessica Berry (Richmond, VA)
Felecia Hill (VWC)
April 13, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andrea Trent
April 13, 2010
to the Powell family,
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of "Mr. James Powell" as we fondly knew of him growing up in the Northside.
This is a tough time and words can not express how sincere my condolences are.
Please know that I'm praying for you and your family.
Carol Carter (VWC)
April 13, 2010
Dear Janice, my heart grieves for you and family at your loss of your father. May our Lord God wrap His arms around you all and bring you comfort during this sad time.
Juanita Cash
April 13, 2010
Sharell,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Wallace Ward
April 13, 2010
Janice, my prayers are with you and your family loss. God Bless.
April 13, 2010
Janice, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nancy & Lanice (VWC)
Darlene Williams Kiah
April 13, 2010
To the Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the lost of Mr. Powell. I will definitely keep you all in prayer and cherish the memories of growing up with all of you.
Kim Brummett
April 13, 2010
Janice, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn Cox, VWC
April 13, 2010
Janice,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rev. Ronzo Lee & Family
April 13, 2010
Dear Susan & Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your father and loved one. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May the memories you carry dear in your hearts help sustain you through your time of sorrow. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. Take courage in knowing that God has everything in control and that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May the peace and comfort of our Lord rest upon you.
Nancy Nicholson
April 13, 2010
Janice,My Condolences to you and your Family.
April 13, 2010
Janice was sorry to hear about your loss.My condolences to you and your family and know that my prayers are with you. Take care. Lynne Hall (Richmond, VA)
Val & Cal Melvin
April 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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