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Grady Powell Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services will be conducted at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 6811 Woolworth Rd., Shreveport, LA for Grady A. Powell, age 91, of Shreveport, LA on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Cecil Daniels assisted by Rev. Wayne Watson and Rev. N. J. Scott. Graveside services will follow in Forest Park East Cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue. Visitation will be at the Church on Friday from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
He ended his journey on earth on Thursday, April 3, 2008 after a brief illness. Mr. Powell was born in Arcadia, LA; thereafter, he lived in Shreveport for most of his life. He was a founding member of Calvary Pentecostal Church. He served his country during WWII as a member of the US Army Air Corp. Mr. Powell was a graduate of Centenary College. He retired as office manager with Dealers Truck Equipment Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie T. Powell, to whom he devoted his life. He is survived by two daughters, Ruth Anne Goff and husband, Bill, of Mayflower, AR and Laura Daniels and husband, Cecil, of Shreveport, LA; one sister, Ruth Lowery of Bay City, TX; five grandchildren: La San Allien, Ginger Smith, Aaron Allien, Timothy Daniels, Anthony Daniels; five great-grandchildren: Christian Smith, Kennedy Smith, Emerson Daniels, Connor Allien, and BrookLyn Daniels.
The family extends special thanks to Mark, Sunny, and staff of Heritage Manor South for their attentiveness and kindness. Centuries Funeral Home
(318)686-4334
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Janie (Butcher) Smith
April 8, 2008
We are so sad that you are gone, but you'll never be forgotten. You are now with your Loved ones and not in any pain. God Bless you,Love Janie Smith and daughters.
Donald and Margie Rankin
April 5, 2008
Brother Powell was an outstanding Christian. He always called to check on us from time to time without expecting anything back. It was a heart felt call each time. We will miss him very much. We are praying for the whole family at this time.
John Sacker
April 4, 2008
Bro. Powell,
I will miss you, but I know you are with the Lord now. And, I'm certain your "Sweet Margie", Sis. Powell, has welcomed along with Him into the "joys of the Lord".
Bro. Powell was one of those I looked at and said, "THAT is how I want to live for God." I want my life to be as consistent and dedicated to the Lord as his was. There is no way to miss heaven having lived like he did.
I pray that the grace and peace of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, rests upon the family at this time. You all have much to be proud of in this true elder of the Church of Jesus Christ!
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
April 4, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Grady A. Powell our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Grady. And to Grady it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Grady we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,355 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Grady’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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