MARK THOMAS POWELL

Mark Thomas Powell, 54, a member of the United States Coast Guard Senior Executive Service, died unexpectedly on August 26, 2013 at his home in Arlington, VA. His survivors include his son, Stephen Powell of Midlothian, IL; his fianceé, Dr. Esmè Brown; his mother, Bettye Jo Powell of Henderson, TN; his siblings, Reverend Jeffrey Powell of Henderson, TN, Lee Powell of Barlett, TN, and Ann McQuiag of Thompson, GA; and many other friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a contribution be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Coast Guard Foundation, the University of Tennessee Engineering Department or the charity of your choice. A graveside service is planned for Thursday, September 12 at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.