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John Powell Obituary
Preceding him in death were his mother, JoAnn Powell, and brother, Jeffery Gerard Powell.
John is survived by his wife, Deborah Yost Powell, and her children, Alex Yost, II and Emily Yost, of the home; his loving daughter, Brittany Ann Powell of Chicago; his father, Dr. John Roger Powell, Jr. and wife Kathy Powell, three siblings, Kathleen Powell James and her son Justin James of Dallas, TX, Timothy Cole Powell and wife Tracy Powell and children Morgan and Julia of Tustin, CA., Terrence Powell and wife Maria Catalina Powell and son Patrick of Los Angeles, CA.
John was an executive project manager for Gilbane Construction Co. and oversaw numerous projects in Virginia, Maryland, Indiana, Massachusetts and North Carolina. He had recently celebrated his 25th year with the company.
John was recognized for his hard work and received numerous awards, including "Builder of the Year" for the Mid-Atlantic region. He was presented an award for the renovation of the Richmond Center Stage Theater in Richmond, VA, and attended its reopening with his family.
John, a University of Illinois civil engineering graduate, always led his life based on his family values instilled by his parents. John was a true family man and gracious host with a heart of gold. He led a fulfilling life and has touched many. John was a husband, a father, a brother, and a friend.
His funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, and he was buried beside his beloved mother in Roselawn Cemetery, Champaign, IL.
A memorial service for John will be held at Grace Community Church in Raleigh on Friday, Dec. 3 at 11:00, with Murry Haber presiding.
Grace Community Church. 6561 Meridien Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 [email protected] – 919.862.8521
In lieu of flowers, Debbie asks that donations in John's memory be made to the following charities: Families for Depression Awareness, Inc, 395 Totten Pond Rd Ste 404, Waltham, MA 02451, and Suicide Prevention Action Network USA, Inc, 1025 Vermont Ave NW Ste 1066, Washington, DC 20005
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Jim Bradford
December 13, 2010
Debbie: I'm very sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I may do. -- Jim Bradford
Felicia Herndon
December 3, 2010
Love you Debbie so sorry to hear about John. May your family have God's grace and mercy.
Felicia Herndon and Family
December 3, 2010
John was a kind and gracious man, through Gilbane John was a member of our association here in the Carolinas.
We will miss him dearly, and I am truly sorry for your loss
Bill Delamar
November 29, 2010
We knew John for the last year and one half and were at John and Debbie's wedding this year. Linda and I live across the street and would see them both on a regular basis.
John slept in our home on the night before the wedding and his batchelor party was him and I. I remember the love and devotion he expressed for Debbie and his loss has devastated Debbie who was finally happy to find the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.She said he made her smile all the time and accepted her in the most loving ways.
John had a heart of gold and his loss his is felt in North Carolina and Illinois, too.
I will always wonder what happened to him, but I am sure he is in a good place. I hope that all will comfort Debbie in this most trying time.
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Beth Lynch
November 29, 2010
Debbie,
I'm so full of grief for you and Alex and Emily. I'm so, so sorry.
November 29, 2010
I can hardly express how sorry I am for John's family! My prayers are with all of you every day!
Sincerely, Margaret and Roy Carlson, Alex Haas
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