William Irvin Powell
November 19, 1932 ~ February 9, 2017
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ROCKY MOUNT - William “Billy” Irvin Powell, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Pruitt Health Care Center in Durham. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on November 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Ivey Joseph Powell and Gladys Dickens Powell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Alton Powell, Thurman Powell, John D. Powell, and Robert Powell; and sister, Dorothy Powell Etheridge.
Billy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he received a citation for outstanding service in retrieving, repairing, and returning back to service vehicles damaged in combat. When he returned home he established Powells Heavy Truck Repair Service which he operated for many years. In the years that followed, Billy established a cattle herd on his family farm.
Billy leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Marie Powell Ingram and her husband, Lemmie; and sons, Speight Powell, Julian Powell and his wife, Bobbie, and Scott Powell and his wife, Debbie. He is also survived by grandchildren, Jennifer Robbins, Shawn Ingram, Bryan Ingram, Jessica Denton, Christopher Powell, Andrew Powell, and Steven Powell; his great-grandchildren, Dominick Robbins, Dalton Robbins, Maddox Robbins, Addison Ingram, Christian Powell, Mikayla Denton, Brenden Stewart, Michael “Blue” Ingram, and Evelyn Powell; and sisters, Frances Powell Hayes and Lois Powell Brown.
A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will follow the burial.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Sunday 2/12, 3:00 pm
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Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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I worked with Billy’ son, Speight at the research station in Edgecombe County. Billy would visit the station often and would stop by the office for a visit. We always had interesting conversations. He wasn’t afraid to tell you what he thought. Sometime we would agree with each other and sometime we wouldn’t. I always enjoyed his visits. A lot of the time he would be in his uniform. His biboversalls. So sorry to hear of his death. My sympathy an prayers are with his family.
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of William Irvin Powell The bible tells us we can gain comfort from God, even during times of sorrow. We pray to our heavenly father for help to cope with the sorrow felt from the death of a loved one. By prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. Philippians 46 May you find comfort by relying on our heavenly father and learning more about the blessings of God’s kingdom. Local ministry volunteer
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