William Edward Powell, Jr. 's Obituary
Obituary Information
WILLIAM EDWARD POWELL, JR., 72, lifelong resident of Loudoun County, VA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Bluemont, VA. Mr. Powell was born in Middleburg, VA to the late William E. Sr. and Georgia Allison Powell. His wife, Zola Biggs Powell, a son, Dywayne Powell and five siblings, Margaret McCauley, Russell Powell, Caryll Payne, Mary Laycock and Ida May Bayles also predeceased him. He operated Powell’s Painting and Papering for many years before retiring in the early 2000’s. Mr. Powell had a great sense of humor and enjoyed metal detecting and fishing but above all he loved spending time with his family.
Mr. Powell is survived by his beloved four children: Brenda Powell – Schrider of Harpers Ferry, WV, Linda Payne of Front Royal, VA, Marty Thompson of Bluemont, VA, Brian Powell of Bluemont, VA; a brother: Jerry Powell of Harpers Ferry, WV, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, 4 nieces, 4 nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Friends may call on Monday, May 20th 2012 from 6-9pm at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel, 158 Catoctin Cr. SE in Leesburg. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm on Tuesday, May 21st at the funeral home. Interment will be in Leesburg Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St. #405, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
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