Charles Powell, 87, of West Columbia passed from this life on Feb. 16, 2017 in Houston. He was born in Bradley, Arkansas to Byrd & Ethel Powell on Dec. 27, 1929.
Charles enjoyed gardening, outdoor cooking and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger and was the biggest presence and rock of his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He was their "Poppie."
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm at Baker Funeral Home in West Columbia.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bonnie; children, Eddie Powell & wife, Cindy, R. B. Powell & wife, Pam , and Regina Gray; brother, B. J. Powell & wife, Sharron; grandchildren, Kara Gore & husband, Raymond, Josh Powell & wife, Amber, Zane Gray & wife, Bre, Jerud Powell, Leslie Carter & husband, Bo, Emily Gray, and Nancy K. Sims & husband, Chad; and 14 precious great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his in laws, Jake & Mildred French.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Charles's name to St. Mark's Preschool 501 Willow Dr. Lake Jackson 77566, Brazosport Christian School 200 Willow Dr. B. Lake Jackson 77566 or a charity of your choice.
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