Deacon Charles Edward Powell was born April 11, 1922 to the late Alonza Powell and Mrs. Ella Mason Powell, in Greenville, Alabama. Mr. Charles Powell accepted Christ at an early age, and joined the Shiloh Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Alexander. And served faithfully until death.
Deacon Powell was united in Holy Matrimony, to the Late Maebell Davis Powell on January 17, 1942, and to this union five children were born.
Deacon Powell served his country, and honors of a WWII Veteran.
Deacon Powell was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maebell Davis Powell, one son, Charles Lee Powell, parents, two brothers, Richard Powell and Robert Powell, two sisters, Lola Mae Harvey and Lonzabell Wolfe.
Deacon Powell departed his life on June 20, 2012 at Coosa Valley Medical Center Sylacauga, Alabama.
The memories of his life will always be cherished by his loving family; Two loving daughters, Annie D. Harvey and Glenda K. (Robert C.) Holley both of Sylacauga, AL; Two loving sons, Billy Ray (Pollie) Powell and Frederick Doug Powell both of Sylacauga, AL, Thirteen Grandchildren, Forty Great-Grandchildren, One Step Greatâ Grandson One sister, Dorothy Neal of Cleveland, OH, Two sisters-law: Ada Davis of Goodwater, AL and Flossie Powell of Sylacauga, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.