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Nelson Powell Obituary
October 31, 1950 - February 18, 2019
Little River
Nelson "Edd" Powell, 68 of Little River, SC passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 surrounded by family.
Edd was born October 31, 1950 in Lake City, SC to the late Olin and Hazel Powell.
Edd attended Newberry College and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1974. In 1978, he began his career as band director at Hannah-Pamplico High School, SC. and then taught at Lake City High School, SC and Berkeley High School, SC. In 1984 Edd became the band director at Central Cabarrus High School, Concord, NC. Through his love of music and teaching, he reshaped the CCHS Band into a nationally known program. From 1991 until his retirement, Edd taught at several middle schools in Concord, NC sharing his passion for music and teaching with hundreds of students every day. Through the gift of music, Edd influenced many young lives and created memories to last a life time.
Edd is survived by his wife, Pamela V. Powell; daughter Lauren Franklin (Jonathan) of Louisburg, NC; brother Dr. Olin Henderson Powell (Susan) of Columbia, SC; and nephew Michael Powell (Megan) of Chattanooga, TN.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Lake City First Baptist Church, Lake City, SC on Sunday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nelson Edward Powell Memorial Music Scholarship, PO Box 4742 North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597.
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Eric Galloway
January 17, 2020
Hello ms. Powell. My name is Eric Galloway. I was a Hannah pamplico student. I just learned of mr. Powells passing. I'm so sorry to see it on google. I will never forget you guys. Both of you played a big part in my music life. Eric.
February 27, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory the memories become a treasure. May the God who,binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn,sustain your family during this challenging time. Our heartfelt sympathy for your loss.-Isaiah 61:1,2-
Catherine Smith
February 24, 2019
Pam and Lauren please know that I have been thinking of you all and remembering you and Ed were one of the first band families to welcome me to Concord back in the day. Know that God, Family and Friends will help you through these days. Much love Catherine Smith
Alexis Romero
February 21, 2019
Mr. Powell was a great man! I was very honored to have him as my substitute teacher back in middle when Mr. Keith Lee was away for Nat. Guard training. I was also honored whenever I got to play an Ed Powell piece. My prayers go out to the entire Powell family! ❤
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