Union Mills, North Carolina
Mr. Donald Nelson Powell, age 64, of 885 Horn Mill Road, Union Mills, died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at his residence.
A native of Rutherford County, he was son of the late Horace Edward and Janet Robbs Powell. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Edwin Powell, and two sisters, Madge McCurry and June Edwards. He was a retired textile worker from Cone Jacquard.
He is survived by his wife, Frieda Baynard, two daughters, Lynn Lowery and Tanya Powell, both of Morganton, three sons, David Powell and Wayne Reavis, both of Forest City, and Allan Melton of Winston-Salem. Three sisters, Thelma Harris of Ellenboro, Rhonda Beheler of Forest City, and Debbie Moose of Statesville, Six brothers, Warren Powell and Jerry Powell, both of Forest City, Mike Powell of Bostic, Johnny Powell of Shelby, and Larry Powell and Perry Powell, both of Mooresboro. Seven Grandchildren.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 6, 2004 at Gilkey United Methodist Church. Rev. David Blizzard, Rev. Cecil Lovelace, and Rev. Jerry Yarboro will officiate. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Sunday, September 5, 2004 at Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home.
Friends may sign the online guest book @ www.washburndorsey.com .
Thank you all so much for your special thoughts and prayers. We appreciate you all,
Fredia Parker
David Powell
Wayne Reavis
David Powell
September 15, 2004 | Forest City, NC
Family,
We were sorry to hear about Donald! You are in our prayers. May GOD BLESS you all!!
Lawrence and Rhonda Blanton
September 14, 2004 | Cliffside, NC
Although I have never seen the Heavens above.I have carried a picture in my heart.One with birds singing,children laughing,and angels with bright shining halo's.As I walk hand in hand with Jesus,everything is so perfect.There is no sadness,and no more pain,or loneliness.I recall asking my Lord why at times was my life so harsh?His reply to me was MY CHILD I HAD TO KNOW THAT YOU LOVED ME JUST AS I LOVE YOU.WITH EVERY TRIAL YOU WENT THROUGH I WAS THERE HOLDING YOUR HAND JUST AS I AM NOW.As we...
LYNN LOWERY
September 08, 2004 | Morganton, NC
we were so sorry to hear about Don passing away.I know you all will miss him very much. you are in our prayers. God loves you. Carolyn R. and John Brackett
John & Carolyn Brackett
September 07, 2004 | Forest City, NC
To the family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Don was a good man. You are in my prayers. May God wrap you in his loving arms and ease your pain!
Chris (The George Brackett Family)
Christine Brackett Head
September 06, 2004 | Golden Valley, NC
To the entire family:
You are in our thoughts and our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Don was a good man, and will be remembered by many! May "GOD" be with you during this time of sorrow!!
Doug Vandyke & Family
September 06, 2004 | Golden Valley, NC
Fredia, I am so sorry for your and the family's loss; however, I am so thankful it is heaven's gain. Don was always a special friend to me and I appreciated his honesty and kindness towards me. My prayers are with you, and the entire family, that God will wrap His arms of love and comfort around you all.
Love always, Marian
Marian Kelly
September 06, 2004 | Union Mills, NC
Daddy,
you've not been gone but a day and I miss you so bad. I was so proud to have you as my father.
You were my hero.I looked up to you in away that nobody eles could possibly.I want you to know that you will always remain in my heart forever.You were a true man,with a real heart.Thank you so much for being a really great daddy.Thank you for being my best friend and loveing me when it felt like nobody eles did.
You were a real blessing to me. I will always be there...
Lynn
September 06, 2004 | Morganton, NC
My deepest condolences to the family. I went to school with Johnny and Jerry. My Dad Was Rev. W.M.Jenkins. I was the youngest daughter. My brother Jimmy was closer to Don's age. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Linda Jenkins Carver
September 05, 2004 | Shelby, NC
