Dr. Jack Powell

Dr Powell holds a very special place in my heart. He saved my life when I was 12 years old. My appendix ruptured and I spent 2 weeks at St Joseph´s Hospital. He told My grandmother that I was his miracle child. I remember asking if I could eat some scrambled eggs since I only had IV Fluids. He laughed one of the heartiest laughs I´ve ever heard. He stroked my head and said, "Honey, no, you can´t have food just yet because that tube in your nose goes down to your stomach getting all that poison out of your stomach." He told my grandparents that when he opened me up, it looked like scalding, hot coffee had been poured on my insides. That memory sticks with me because as a 12 year old child, I knew that was really bad. Little did I know, my future family doctor would be Dr Lorena Wade who loves her patients and practicing medicine as much as her sweet grandfather. Much love to the Powell family for sharing Dr Powell with us.

Deepest sympathy to very dear friends.

Our thoughts and Prayers to our friends the Powell Family! We grieve with you and also anticipate that wonderful day when we will see him again!

So many fond memories of the Powells through the years.

He was always so kind to me, even when I was a little boy, he always took time to talk directly to me and ask how I was.

My father alway's had the utmost respect for him, both as a person and as a surgeon!

Our love to the Powell clan!

Michael, Erica & Nora Waller

We got to know Jack and Mary Powell while working for a nonprofit organization in Asheville. I respect and love them for their kindness, gentleness and love of children. Our sympathies to Mary and the rest of the families. Good memories will remain with them and Jack's friends forever.

I came to know and respect Dr Powell while a student at MMH. I loved scrubbing with him because he was so patient with my blunders and a great teacher of medicine as well of life. He always told interesting stories of his own life, a great example of Christian life. Somehow he became known to us as "Sweetie Peetie Pie" for his kindness and gentle ways with all he came in contact with. In later years he was my first choice as surgeon for my Mother. I will always remember and be thankful that he touched and left a lasting imprint on my life.

Mary, Lori, Rob and Kathy,

Such memories of your dad! I'm looking at a two inch scar on my right middle finger that he sutured when I nearly cut it off in the broom shop at Pisgah.
I asked him if he thought it would leave much of a scar? He replied, "What do you plan to be, a finger fan dancer?" From then on I enjoyed the colorful stories drawn his practice every chance I got.

Our love to you all,
Jerry and Sharon Hoyle

Dr. Powell was a good friend and role model for me growing up. I knew him best as the fun loving father of my friend and classmate, his daughter Lori and her younger sister and brother Kathy and Rob.

I remember well when he purchased a Triumph TR3 to zip around in. As a teenager, I thought that was the greatest thing. Through the years since, I've always enjoyed his sense of humor and his devotion to his wife Mary. Such a great family, all of them. Even though I'm Lori's age, I considered Jack a friend as well as the father of my good friends.

I'm sorry to hear that he has passed and send my condolences to Mary, Lori, Rob and Kathy. I will truly miss him.

My love to all and so wish I could be near at this time. Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God see you through this time and soon and very soon we will see our precious loved ones again.

Dr. Powell was a great friend for me when I was a student at Mt. Pisgah Academy. His daughter Lori was and still is a friend. My condolences are sent with sorrow for the family

Thank you Dr.Powell for helping my mother when I made my way Into this world.You delivered me and I have had a blessed life from day 1 with good people like you In the world.Im not the only one.May Heaven open It's gate's wide for your entrance and I pray your spirit and soul are blessed for all eternity.Rest In the arm's of Jesus Christ.Thank you sir for helping my beloved mother.Sincerely, Mark Davis.

He was not only the best surgeon in Asheville for many years but also a wonderful personal friend since the '50's. We will miss him terribly. Our love and condolences to Mary and the children.

Dr. Wade: I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Powell's passing. He was the kindest man. He actually saved my life when I was about 10 and called me his miracle angel. My thoughts and prayers are with your grandmother, parents and family. May God give you peace and strength during this time. Much love and hugs.