ROCKINGHAM — Richard Powell, 74, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Hospice Haven, surrounded by his family.
He was born March 20, 1945 in Richmond County, son of Andrew Levi Powell and Catherine Norton Powell.
Richard was a member of Joy Free Will Baptist Church, a retired lineman for Pee Dee Electric and a veteran of 82nd Airborne. He had a kind heart and was a true gentleman. He will surely be missed.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 9 at Joy Free Will Baptist Church from 2-3 p.m.
A memorial service will be held following visitation at 3 p.m. with Pastor June Grant officiating.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judy Ford Powell; son, Pete Powell (Teona) of Troy; brothers, Marvin Powell (Bea Maynor) of Ellerbe, Mitchell Powell of Marston and Craig Powell (Iris) of Cary; four grandchildren, Tyler Rush (Micaela) of Troy, Alston Powell (Kyanna) of Mount Gilead, Nathan Powell of Raleigh and Lexie Powell of Troy; and great-grandson, Trystan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to: Richmond County Hospice Haven, 1119 Hwy. 1 N. , Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Powell family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com.
