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Bruce Powelson Obituary
He was born in Adams Mills, Ohio on December 9, 1928 and lived most of his life in Akron and Columbus. He operated several different cafeterias as a member of the Ohio Blind Vendors. He was an accomplished and avid musician throughout his life and played the organ and piano in many different venues.
He was preceded in death by parents, Bruce I. Powelson and Norma Cheney Powelson, brother, Eldon Powelson and sister, Betty Bookless.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Alice (Mamie) Powelson of Columbus; daughters, Pamela (Ron) Redmon of Greensboro, N.C., and Lisa Cortezan (Tim Villwock) of Greensboro, N.C.; sons, Jeffrey (Lisa) Powelson of Marietta, Ga., Jay (Mary Ellen) Powelson of Chester, Va., and Jon (Diane) Powelson of Tallmadge, Ohio; sister, Mary (Joe) Balo of Conesville, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; nine great-children; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He graduated from the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus and attended the Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati. He was a member of the Mount Akra Lodge #680, F&AM.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Shaw-Davis Funeral Home, 4341 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214, where a funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Dick Montgomery officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Bruce's family is grateful to the entire staff at the Ohio State University Medical Center. A sincere appreciation to the Zusman House Hospice for their warm, kind and compassionate care.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Powelson
Doug and Sharon
December 14, 2024
We were always amazed at the life Bruce lived. He accomplished so much more than the average person. It was our honor to know him.
Sharon (Roth) Woodliff
March 6, 2011
Dear Powelson Family,
I just recently ran across Mr Powelson's obituary, and seeing his photo brought back many, many fond childhood memories!
Mamie, who seemed to have endless energy being the mother of active children, Bruce playing the piano, and envying Pam while she skated!
You probably don't remember me, but I remember all of you there at the corner of Penthley! We were all the neighborhood gang, living at a time when you didn't worry about locking doors, kids could stay outside in the summer until the street lights came on, and everyone knew everyone! What a great time to grow up!
I remember marveling at how he was able to get around so well, and WALKED TO WORK!
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God give you peace and comfort.
Warmest regards and a big hug to each of you!
Russell Falb
December 22, 2010
Mamie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time. We will always remember you and Bruce and the stories my mother, Betty Falb, had shared with us in the past. May God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Russell & Diane Falb
Lumberton,TX
December 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you during this time of sorrow. You probably do not remember who I am, but I will never forget Bruce,Pam and Mamie. I skated at the Akron Rollercade and was childhood friends with Pam. I can remember Mamie making pizza with perfect shaped tiny balls of meat on top and think of those times often.Bruce was the greatest organist and a kind and gentle man.He will remain in my heart forever and will pray for all of you to be strong and have faith in God to get you thru your loss.
Darlene Shuman Davidian
[email protected]
December 22, 2010
To The Entire Powelson Family,
Our love and support goes out to all of you during this stressful time. We have such wonderful, fun, and hilarious memories of Bruce, Mamie, and all of the "kids". Bruce was quite an accomplished gentleman and his presence will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him. Hold in your hearts all the memories of Bruce as we will and cherish those memories.
We love you all and wish we could be there in person, but we are there in spirit.
Sincerely,
Doug & Sharon and the entire Barnes family.
Bob Mathias
December 21, 2010
To The Powelson Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce. I will never forget him, he was an inspiration to me while I am growing up. I will always remember the talks that we had and the encouragement that he would always give me. Bruce was truly a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Russ Mathias
December 21, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce Powelson my heart goes out to all the family during this time of grief for their loss
Russ Mathias
December 21, 2010
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Bruce Powelson to all the family my heart goes out to you in your time of grief
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