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1954
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2021
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Herbert Powell Obituary
He was a member of Ash Avenue Baptist Church and Virginia State Police Association. He was a retired Master Trooper of the Virginia State Police after 27 years of service.
Herbert Lester Powell Jr. is survived by his son, Christopher Brice Powell of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Candence Powell, Conner Powell and Hazel Powell; siblings, Jenny Vestal (Roger) of Timberlake, Mary Jane Ware of Rutherford, N.C., Anthony Powell of South Boston; a host of nieces, nephews, friends and caregivers.
A private graveside service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Halifax Memorial Gardens with the Virginia State Police Chaplin, Sr. Trooper Joseph Naylor officiating. Regarding the CDC guidelines with COVID-19, we recommend the wearing of face mask and social distancing.
For memorials, please consider Virginia State Police Association Emergency Relief Fund, vspa.org.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, Va. 24592.
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Theo & Kathy Clayton
January 5, 2021
So very sorry for the loss of Les and Mr. Vestal. Wish we could be there in person for their funeral services. Please know we´ll be there in Spirit and will be praying for GOD´ s peace and comfort for the entire family now and in the days ahead! Love you..
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