Floyd Powell Jr.

Floyd Powell Obituary

Floyd Henly Powell Jr. NORFOLK - Floyd Henly Powell Jr., 83, of the 8200 block of Buffalo Ave., died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. A native of Norfolk, Floyd was the head of Fleet Accounting and Dispersing, retiring in April 1982 after 34 years. He was a member of Park Place United Methodist Church and retired organist and choir master of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church after 52 years and served as interim organist in several local churches after retirement including Chesapeake Avenue United Methodist Church and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Asbury College, Wilmore, Ky., and a U.S. Army and Army Air Corps veteran of the Asiatic Campaign. Floyd was a member of Ocean View Masonic Lodge No. 335 A.F. and A.M., Norfolk Scottish Rite Bodies 32nd degree KCCH, Norfolk York Rite Bodies and Khedive Temple of the Shrine, where he was organist for the Khedive Chanters and also a member of Grice Commandry No. 16, Knights Templar. He was a Past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Virginia Order of the Eastern Star and a member, Worthy Patron and Past Patron of Ocean View Chapter No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia "Pat" Culpepper Powell; two daughters, Amy-Lynn Powell Morgan and husband John of Chesapeake, Wendy Powell Patten and husband John of Norfolk; a son, Floyd Henly Powell III and wife Noelani of Chesapeake; five grandchildren, Abby Morgan of Norfolk, Justin Patten of Norfolk, and Kyle, Aaron, and Laura Powell, all of Chesapeake; brother-in-law and sister- in-law, Martin and Cindy Culpepper of El Paso, Texas; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Talbot Park Baptist Church with the Rev. M. Keith Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 24, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Powell

8 Entries

Tom and Kate Rhea

September 25, 2009

Floyd was an extraordinary musician and a consumate gentleman. It was my honor and pleasure to sing in his choir in 1979 and, upon returning to Norfolk in 1992, remembered me and treated me as if I were a friend who had never left. I often thought of him in the years hence and cherished our occasional musical encounters. The world has been much richer with the gift of his life and talents, and poorer with his passing. Rest In Peace, my friend. Heaven rejoices at your arrival.

Frank & Nancy Whitman

September 24, 2009

Pat,
Nancy and I were so sorry to hear of Floyd's passing. He will certainly be very much missed in the music and masonic communities.
I consider that my successes in church music are the result of his teaching and mentoring. I learned so much from him as a musician and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children in this profound time of loss.

Sandy & Al Kinchen

September 24, 2009

Pat,
There are no words that can possibly comfort you or your family at this time. Floyd will be missed by so many and remembered so lovingly. Our loss of this wonderful man is only HEAVENS gain. The Eastern Star will have yet another shining star to continue to look over us and guide us from above. We will lift you and your family in prayer.

September 24, 2009

Your family's loss is great but his life's accomplishments are also. Your father will stay with many in spirit forever.
My condolences,
Katherine Festi

September 24, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to Wendy & her family. Cathy & Jack Guntz

Ana Moreno

September 24, 2009

Wendy,
I am so sorry for your loss and I am with you on this difficult time.
Ana Moreno

Marti Baker

September 24, 2009

Floyd will be greatly missed by all. What a wonderful, talented and kind man. It has been a joy to work with him as our interim choir director these last months at Wesley.

September 24, 2009

Pat, we will miss Floyd very much. When you look at the definition of gentleman there is a picyure of Floyd. Please except our deepest sympathies and love.
Eddie, Rena and Virginia

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