Cecil Allen Powell

Cecil Allen Powell obituary, Connelly Springs, NC

Cecil Allen Powell

Cecil Powell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 26, 2020.
Mr. Cecil Allen Powell, 79, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Carolinas Medical Center, following a period of declining health. Cecil was born, June 10, 1940 in Burke County to the late Sidney Powell and Dovie Lou Young Powell. Cecil served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed going to the movies, playing the lottery, and being a consistent patron of the Snack Bar in Hickory. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Rockett Powell; and brother, Norman Powell. He is survived by his daughters, Renee Powell Hollaway, and Kimberly Powell and partner, Joshua Knowles; grandchildren, Isaac Hollaway, Hannah Hollaway, and Sydney Smith; and sister, Judy Cline. A graveside service will be held for the family on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Burke Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ASPCA at aspca.org. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family.

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carlene morrris

May 7, 2020

I am so sorry for the family's loss. I will miss seeing him come into Walmart where I work as a cashier....he always told me jokes...even if he wasnt in my line, he would still stop on the way out the door to tell me a joke..he'd have me laughing. He was always buying cookies to give away. The last time he told me a joke, he couldnt remember it all the way through...he said he would be back next time and tell me....I will miss seeing him come into Walmart.

Gloria Lewis

May 4, 2020

I was so sorry to learn of Cecil passing.He was a loyal customer and friend of all who worked at The Snack Bar in Hickory.

David Stilwell

April 29, 2020

Cecil and I go way back. We were friends, cousins and coworkers for many years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed. I looked forward to his daily joke or tale. He was a really good person and a lifelong friend.

Ryan Huffman

April 29, 2020

Cecil was a great guy. I worked with him at Shurtape from 1986 until his retirement from same.
He always made me smile and had a wonderful sense of humor. We shared both good and bad times together, but we always ended up smiling or laughing.
My heart goes out to his family. Please know that Cecil was well loved and will be missed.

Barbara Lail

April 28, 2020

I knew Cecil when we were all young teens and I spent a lot of time with Judy. I am so sorry.

Clara Martin

April 28, 2020

Ruth and I enjoyed Cecil coming by at times sitting on the porch talking and bringing us sweets. We were sorry to hear of his passing and will miss him.

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