James Lenwood Powell

1934 - 2017

James Lenwood Powell obituary, 1934-2017, Columbia, MD

James Lenwood Powell

1934 - 2017

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

James Powell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 3, 2017.
On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017, James Lenwood Powell (82) of Columbia, MD passed away. Beloved husband of Diane Powell. Loving father of Derrick Powell Sr. and his wife Mary, Desiree Waters and her husband Stanley, and Jamaine Torrence and her husband Anthony. Dear grandfather of Derrick Powell Jr., James Powell, Marissa Powell, and Bryan Edmunds. Caring great-grandfather of Lael Powell, Jason Powell, and Eden Edmunds. Cherished brother of Dorothy Hunter, the late Joseph Powell, Bertha Wilson, and Sally Long.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 from 3 pm to 6. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, May 8th, 2017 at 10:30 am at Bethany Church 3030 Bethany Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, MD. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gilchrist Hospice 6336 Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21045

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May 22, 2017

ANTHONY POWELL posted to the memorial.

May 12, 2017

Marie Scott posted to the memorial.

May 7, 2017

Kelly Johnson posted to the memorial.

ANTHONY POWELL

May 22, 2017

I"M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF YOUR LOVE ONE. JAMES LINWOOD WAS RELATIVE OF MY FAMILY WE ALSO GRIEVE WITH YOU DIANE AND FAMILY OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOU.

Marie Scott

May 12, 2017

Dear Family, my prayers are with you, during this time of bereavement. I pray for strength and comfort in the Lord.

Kelly Johnson

May 7, 2017

I am Kelly Johnson from Roanoke Rapids,NC, James and I was brother,we stay at each other home,after school,and Quankey Church,I will miss James.I give all the love to the family,Thank.

May 4, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of James passing. You all are in my thoughts and Prayers.

Belinda Tommey

Mary Ellen Bowen

May 4, 2017

I always knew him as "Jimmy" with a wonderful sense of humor, contagious laugh and a big heart. My condolences to you Diane.

Janice Cole

May 4, 2017

May cherished memories bring you moments of comfort

Tracy Guringo

May 4, 2017

Diane: Words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you and your family.

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