Photo courtesy of Cobbs Funeral Home - Pontiac
Pontiac, Michigan
Feb 9, 1958 – Oct 27, 2014
Willie "Man" Powell Jr. of Pontiac, Michigan departed this life on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at the age of 56. He is the son of Willie Sr. and Jennie B. Powell. Father of Willie Powell III, Suave Harris, Uniqua Gaiter, and grandfather of Dacari Smith. He was the brother of: Tishika Johnson, Laverne Powell, Willie Mae Thomas, Robert Powell, Patricia Powell, Glenn Powell, David Powell, Sonja Smith, Anthony Powell, Willim, Gill, Roy Gill,and also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Powell will lie in repose on Thursday November 6, 2014 from 12 noon to 8:00pm at Cobb's Funeral Home 151 Orchard Lake Road Pontiac, MI 48341. The Celebration of his life will be on Friday November 7, 2014 at 1:00pm at Berea Family Tabernacle of Faith 68 West Walton Pontiac, MI 48340 with Bishop Rozell Rutley, Host Pastor and Minister Kevin Smith, Eulogist. Mr. Powell will be laid to rest at Perry Mount Park Cemetery Pontiac, MI 48340 and his family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:00pm at the Church prior to the service.
Read MoreYour family will continously be in prayers. I will miss those lovely hellos. No matter what kind of day I was having he had something goo d to say, and asked about my mother every time I seen him. Truly will miss him. Peace
verna carthanep
November 10, 2014 | Pontiac, MI
I am so saddened to hear the news of the passing he often came by to chat, cut my grass, rack leaves. Always in good spirits. I will continually keep the Powell family in prayer. Just learning of his passing. Be encouraged.
verna carthane
November 10, 2014 | Pontiac, MI
Sorry for loss
Jonathon Powell
November 09, 2014 | Bernie, MO
I'm so sorry for your lost man always kept me laughing he was a great man may god bless the family sincerely April Barr-Vann
April Barr-Vann
November 08, 2014 | Pontiac, MI
Sending my condolences to the family.
Dwayne Eggleston
Dwayne Eggleston
November 07, 2014 | Detroit, MI
I am so sorry for the family of Willie, we had so many fun days growing up. I just talked and laughed with you two weeks ago. You are going to be missed by everyone. I love you my friend! You are with God now, Rip my friend and brother.
Darlene Croskey
November 06, 2014 | Pontiac, MI
My condolences to the Family, I already miss my hello's from Man. If my Dad, Mom or myself wouldn't see Man for a few days, we would be like, have you seen man? My prayers are with you.
Diane Barnard
November 06, 2014 | Pontiac, MI
Sending prayers and condolences to the Powell family. May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Renee Smoot & Family
Renee Smoot
November 04, 2014 | Bloomfield Hills, MI
Remembered By
Linda Grandberry
November 04, 2014 | Pontiac, MI
