James Powell Obituary

James O. Powell PORTSMOUTH - James Otis Powell of the 1400 block of Crawford Parkway departed this life Sunday, April 11, 2010 in Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He was born Nov. 11, 1958 to Paul Otis and Mattie J. Powell. He served in the United States Army for four years. James was a member of First Baptist Church, Elm Avenue where he sang in the male chorus and served as past president of the Senior Usher Board. He leaves to cherish his memory Maurice, Patrick and Patrice Powell, all of California, James Jr. and Ebony Powell of Portsmouth; his mother, Mattie J. Powell; five sisters, Gladys Gray of Portsmouth, Lillian Williams (Bill) of Newport News, Edna Spearman of Maryland, Carolyn Wilson (Donald) and Felicia Jeans of Portsmouth; one brother, Mark A. Powell Sr. (Michelle) of Portsmouth; a special aunt, Bessie M. Powell of Portsmouth; and a special uncle, George W. Powell of Crystal City, Va. He was predeceased by one brother, Paul Otis Powell Jr.; and his father, Paul Otis Powell Sr. James will also be truly missed by many other uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing will begin at Steele-Bullock Funeral Home today from noon to 6 p.m. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home from 4 to 6 p.m. for moments of reflection.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Powell

13 Entries

Michael Harrison

April 17, 2010

GOD, I ask you now to please watch over the Powell Family. Allow each of them to understand in their hearts to be absence in the body is present with the Lord. Keep them in perfect peace and continue to feel their hearts with fond memories of their love one.

Lawrence Family

April 17, 2010

The Powell Family
To let you know we are thinking of you and to express our deepest sympathy.

Valeria Nettles Lawrence

April 17, 2010

To the Family of James Powell:
We are truely saddened by your loss and we express our heartfelt sympathy to the family. We remember James from the time he had a newspaper route in Mt. Hermon. You could hear his music as he drove through the neighborhood delivering papers. His since of humor and jubilant spirit will be missed as well as his willingness to help others. Most of all we would like to remember him as our brother in Christ. May our Lord be near you and bless you during this time of grief in His gracious way. May each prayer help ease the sorrow that you feel.
"Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be conforted.." Matthew 5:4

Tiffani Naftali

April 16, 2010

Thank you for all the advice and laughter u have brought into my life. You will never be forgotten. LOTS OF LOVE.

Bettie Smith-Powell

April 16, 2010

Aunt Mattie: Gladys, Lilsister, Carolyn,Edna, Mark and FeFe:

You, have lost someone so special,you have my deepest sympathy, I know you wanted to keep your loved ONE wiith you Forever, and it hurt so much when forever came too soon.

The loss was so great, suddenly acceptance was required. No permission asked.....Treasure your memories now. Try to focus on the time that you have had together.

Let the blessings that you shared bathe you "With Love, Encourage you with Comfort, and Inspire you to go on. In the silence of your loneliness and as you struggle, to adjust to this loss.

Please know that you're being remembered often....
The spirit of your loved one, has not left you, but moved inside your hearts to live, never to be forgotten.

Once we love someone that person becomes a part of us and remains with us for as long as our memory of them last..

With Deepest Sympathy for Your Loss

Cousin Bettie, Children & Grandchildren

Pamela (Roberts) Hunt

April 16, 2010

James Otis, since I can remember, you have always been apart of my life. Elementary thru marriage, moving away and back home, kids, divorces and new realationships. Fights about were you parked the truck, how loud it was in the morning when you started it up, loud music while cleaning your car, how to cut my grass, what oil to use in the car and keeping the car clean at all times. We always had a difference of opinion, would get mad about it, but you were always there. Thanks for the long talks, watching over the house at night while I was at work, and keeping the boys out of trouble. (unless they included you) Who's going to be the number one fan for the Gaint's? Football will not be the same without that weekly phone call if they won. I'll miss you but I know "You'll always be there"

April 16, 2010

You will be forevere missed uncle James

Love,
Kim aka Grandma

Shanda Gray

April 16, 2010

Uncle James....I remember when i first met you.....U were cutting GG(Gladys) grass one summer day. I came out the house and looked at you and says to my self...man he look just like them...GG, aunt Edna,Unc Mark, all of them.... and due to I was new to the family I didn't know who he was so he introduce him self as Jame Otis I'm Uncle James....and because me and his niece Shawanda share similar sound in name he would call me Wanda too sometimes....but I didn't mind cause I knew he was talking to me.....over the years he he got it.......But anytime Good Food was being cooked and fixed you can always find Uncle James coming in the house.....sharp as ever.....and asking for his plate. And whether he could make it or not one of the family members is fixing a plate for James Otis.........We Love You Uncle James......Shanda and JiShanna Gray

Ramona Sears Ransom

April 16, 2010

To the Powell Families: May God strength each of you at this time. I will always remeber James for saying "Glory To GOD" as only he could! Growing up in Mount Hermon bring fond memories as well

April 16, 2010

I LOVE YOU ALWAYS, YOUR SISTER LILSISTER

vina watts

April 16, 2010

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

April 16, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010

To the Powell (Gladys) Family,

May you continue to look to God for comfort and solace. God will see each of you through this trying time. Know that HE cares for you..

Please know that our thoughts will be with you and that we are praying for your strength in the Lord. Cherish James memories for as long as you shall live, the memories of James will live in each of you.

Blessings
Marilyn Dixon-Grant & Family

April 16, 2010

James and I went to school together (elementary, jr. high) and grew up in Mt. Hermon. I would run into him every now and then. The short visit would always leave a smile on my face. Rest in peace my friend...a job well done. Sandra Perkins Bishop (Pookie)

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