Name: Visitation for Dr. Jeffrey Peter Powell
Start: 2020-11-19T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-11-20T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home

Dr. Jeffrey Peter Powell, 76, was called to be with Lord on November 15, 2020 at his home in Chesapeake, VA surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Annapolis, MD to the late retired U.S. Navy Commander John P. Powell and Cecilia Powell, he grew up in Rochester, NY.

Dr. Powell graduated in 1962 from McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, NY. He earned a B.S. in Biology from Canisius College in 1966. Dr. Powell received his DDS in 1971 and MD in 1975 from The State University of New York at Buffalo. He served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy from 1979 to 1984 and was appointed Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at the Naval Medical Center in Camp Lejeune, NC.

After his military service, he moved to Chesapeake, VA where he Founded Chesapeake Ear, Nose & Throat Associates, now known as Eastern Virginia Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist retiring from practice in September 2020. During his medical career, he served on the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Hospital Authority, was a Clinical Associate professor of Otolaryngology at Eastern Virginia Medical School and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology at the Medical College of Virginia. During his career has physician he served on many pharmaceutical's committees, authored various publications and received many honors and rewards. In addition to his medical career, he fulfilled his passion for law enforcement through the Chesapeake, VA and Northampton County, NC Sheriffs departments, and the Chesapeake, VA Police Dept. Dr. Powell also functioned as the Medical Director for the Chesapeake Police SWAT team and the Virginia Beach Police Special Operations Helicopter Division. He also was an instructor and teacher for Law enforcement. He owned and operated POSCO.

Dr. Powell was a stellar member of his community with a passion for serving his fellow man. He enjoyed spending time with his family at his home on Lake Gaston, boat rides, watching action movies, smoking cigars, spoiling his dogs and eating at Angie's Family Restaurant.

He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 22 years, Terrie S. Powell; daughters, Kimberly Powell of Durham,NC, Maureen Butts (Scott) of Apex, NC, Jackie Prillaman (Mike) of Cary, NC, and Molly Kannan (Mark) of Panama City Beach,FL; son, Chris Harris of Chesapeake, VA; a sister and brother ; 5 nieces, 1 nephew, 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.Family and friends are invited to attend visitation from 6-8pm on Thursday, November 19 at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home 524 Cedar Rd Chesapeake, VA. The funeral mass will be held Friday, November 20 at noon at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 521 McCosh Dr, Chesapeake,VA, where Jeffrey Powell was a parishioner and founding member for over 30 years. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, 6309 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA.The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to the staff of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, City of Chesapeake EMS and Comfort Care Home Health and Hospice .In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Benedict's Catholic Church.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 18, 2020.

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Medina Latta-Dreher

December 7, 2020

I was telling my family that when I was his patient he was extremely kind to me. I will never forget that. My condolences to the powell family.

Fred Lassen, M.D.

November 25, 2020

Jeff was a friend and colleague of mine for many years. I appreciated his candid advice and support when we worked together to advance the practice of medicine serving on the Board of the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He also did my first Aviation Medical Examination for my Private Pilot Certificate. My deepest sympathy and condolences to his family, fellow workers, and friends.

Sarah and Keith Brooker

November 20, 2020

Dear Terrie, we are so sad to hear of your husband’s passing. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Laurie Kapetanakis

November 20, 2020

Jeff has been my friend for over 30-years and he has taken care of my daughters and me as patients. I have very fond memories with Jeff and he will be sorely missed. May God bless Terrie and her family during this difficult time and may they find peace that he is no longer suffering. RIP dear friend...

Sherry Crane

November 19, 2020

My sincere sympathies to Jeff's family & coworkers on his passing. Jeff was strongly passionate about everything in his life: medicine, business, his beautiful "girls".

Richard Wertheimer, MD

November 19, 2020

Jeff was a friend for over 30 years. I will always appreciate the excellent care he took of me and my daughter, as well as his clinical acumen as a colleague. We will miss him.

Almey Gray

November 19, 2020

He was my doctor for almost 30 years. He was also my friend, a doctor who truly cared about his patients. I will miss our talks. God bless you Doctor Powell and your family.

Sheila Golden

November 19, 2020

What do you say about the kindest, wonderful and dedicated Doctor that I have ever known. I could fill up the page on why I feel that way but just so you know I was patient #846. If your number is higher then mine then you have some idea on how many years that he was my Dr. and friend. He was a special and unique person. The only Doctor that I have ever had who I had all of the numbers to each him when I needed the Doc!!!!
You will be missed and Teddybear know that you were loved by many!!!!

Sheila Golden

November 19, 2020

I was a Patient and friend of Dr. Powells from 1984 until he retired. He was one of the best. He never was in to big of rush. He listened to you and acted accordingly. I told him that he was my Teddybear cause that was what he always reminded my of. The only Dr that I have ever had that I had all of his phone numbers, pagers and he never minded when I would call him at 6am in the morning. He always found time to see me and to take care of me. You see I lived 2 hours away in North Carolina and with only one ear that could hear and that with a hearing aid I was quick to notice when something was not right. My job with Dominion Energy for 31 years was all about hearing as I was on the phone 75% of my day. Many thanks Terry for the mornings that I would wake you and you never once seemed to be upset....Thank you Dr. Powell for making my handicap a whole lot easier to accept and manage. Thank you for being a great doctor and friend!!!! RIP and know that you were loved and respected by many!!!!!!

Sarah Dozier

November 18, 2020

Sending prayers to the family. Dr. Powell was my ENT and always was kind when I saw him. He also did my ear tube surgery back in 2011. He will be missed.