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Olin Powell Obituary
Mr. Powell was born in Hannah, a son of the late Lonnie A. and Danzilla Hanna Powell. He graduated from Wampee High School in 1936 and subsequently earned his BS from Berry College and his M.ED. from the University of South Carolina.
He joined the United States Army Air Corps in June of 1941 and served his country for four years in the 8th Air Force during which time he completed 44 mission over Germany as a B17 Gunnery Sergeant.
He worked as an educator in Florence School District 3 for 38 years, serving as principal, teacher and coach.
A member of Lake City First Baptist Church for 56 years, he served as deacon, teacher, choir member and sang bass in the men's quartet. He was a lifetime member of the Abram's Sunday School Class.
Mr. Powell was charter member of the Lake City Lions Club and an active member of the Lake City VFW, American Legion and the Men's Prayer Breakfast Club.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Buddin Powell of Lake City; two sons, Dr. Olin Henderson (Susan) Powell, Jr. of Columbia and Nelson Edward (Pam) Powell of Concord, N.C.; a sister, Hazel Atkinson of Hampton, Va.; two half brothers, Milford Powell of North Myrtle Beach and Hugh Powell of Washington, D.C.; a half sister, Peggy Smithwick of North Myrtle Beach; a grandson, Michael H. Powell of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and a granddaughter, Lauren E. Powell of Concord, N.C.
Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. today in Lake City First Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lake City First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 820, Lake City, SC 29560.
Brockington Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge.
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Susan Kirby Roe
October 21, 2002
Mrs. Hazel, I just wanted you to know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I have such fond memories of you and Mr. Olin. You truly are examples of a Christian family. Please know how thankful I am to God for the gifts of you. Words are inadequate in expressing my sorrow for Mr. Olin's death. With love, Susan Kirby Roe
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