ALTON POWELL
We are never prepared to lose a loved one, however, the sorry is easier to bear when we are surrounded by loving family and caring friends. The family of Alton Powell would like to thank Dr. Carlos Torres, Dr. Ryan MacNiven and Palmetto Health Parkridge, Columbia, SC for the care given. A very special thank you to nurses, Shaquenda Evans, Shavonda Shell and Marshelle Childs at National Healthcare Center, Lexington, SC for your nurturing and loving care. To Irene Chapman, a heartfelt thank you for loving and caring for him as you did. Our thanks to the staff of Palmetto Health Hospise. To our family and friends for your kind words, warm prayers and thoughts extended to us during this time of bereavement we say thank you and we pray your blessings beyond measures.
ALTON POWELL SUNRISE January 10, 1927
SUNSET April 3, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017 11:00 a.m. Services Entrusted to:
335 First Avenue, Northeast Cairo, Georgia 39828
Graveside Services Greenwood Cemetery Highway 84 Cairo, Georgia 39828 Reverend Sylvester Williams Officiating
LIFE REFLECTIONS On January 10, 1927 Ellis Austin Powell and Mary Davis Powell welcomed Alton Powell to their lives and the world. He was educated in the public school system of Grady County. At the age of 18 he entered military service, drafted in the United States Army serving in World War II. After a two-year tour, he was honorably discharged. He continued is education earning is GED under the GI Bill of Rights. In the year of our Lord, 1949, on Easter Sunday, April 17th, Alton was united in marriage to the former Lillian Thomas and to this union a daughter was born. Alton worked for Ira Higdon Grocery & Shipping Company for 30 plus years. In 1976 he began work with the Grady County Board of Education as Purchasing Agent, retiring from the Board of Education in 1996. He also maintained partnership with Sunshine Cleaners of Cairo until 2005. He served the City of Cairo as member of the Grady County Zoning Committee for 5 years. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of a devoted and supportive wife of 67- years, Lillian; daughter and son-inlaw, Eleanor P. & Benny F. Clark; West Columbia, SC; and “His favorite grandson,” Alton Powell Clark of Greenville, SC. A special sister, Rosa Nell Gilbert of McDoungh, GA. A special adopted daughter, Annie Doris Jackson, adopted son & daughter, Willie & Virginia Coakley, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends all of whom he loved and enjoyed very much. Alton was one of 16 children, nine brothers, R.C., Vernon, Edgar, Wade, Jack Davis, Hikes, Ledford, Eunice and Otis Powell, 6 sisters, Equllia Davis Daniels, Thelma Davis Oliver, Ruby Powell, Louise Powell Mond, and Addie Powell Spivey all of whom preceded him in death.
THE ORDER OF SERVICE Processional
Scriptures (Old Testament) ..................................... Elder Ruben Addison (New Testament) .................................... Reverend Will Lamb
Prayer ..................................................... Minister Jennifer Garlin
Acknowledgements ..................................................... Ernest Cloud
Eulogy ............................................... Reverend Sylvester Williams
Committal Service
Recessional
ALTON POWELL SUNRISE January 10, 1927
SUNSET April 3, 2017
Friday, April 7, 2017 11:00 a.m. Services Entrusted to:
335 First Avenue, Northeast Cairo, Georgia 39828
Graveside Services Greenwood Cemetery Highway 84 Cairo, Georgia 39828 Reverend Sylvester Williams Officiating
LIFE REFLECTIONS On January 10, 1927 Ellis Austin Powell and Mary Davis Powell welcomed Alton Powell to their lives and the world. He was educated in the public school system of Grady County. At the age of 18 he entered military service, drafted in the United States Army serving in World War II. After a two-year tour, he was honorably discharged. He continued is education earning is GED under the GI Bill of Rights. In the year of our Lord, 1949, on Easter Sunday, April 17th, Alton was united in marriage to the former Lillian Thomas and to this union a daughter was born. Alton worked for Ira Higdon Grocery & Shipping Company for 30 plus years. In 1976 he began work with the Grady County Board of Education as Purchasing Agent, retiring from the Board of Education in 1996. He also maintained partnership with Sunshine Cleaners of Cairo until 2005. He served the City of Cairo as member of the Grady County Zoning Committee for 5 years. Precious memories will linger in the hearts of a devoted and supportive wife of 67- years, Lillian; daughter and son-inlaw, Eleanor P. & Benny F. Clark; West Columbia, SC; and “His favorite grandson,” Alton Powell Clark of Greenville, SC. A special sister, Rosa Nell Gilbert of McDoungh, GA. A special adopted daughter, Annie Doris Jackson, adopted son & daughter, Willie & Virginia Coakley, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends all of whom he loved and enjoyed very much. Alton was one of 16 children, nine brothers, R.C., Vernon, Edgar, Wade, Jack Davis, Hikes, Ledford, Eunice and Otis Powell, 6 sisters, Equllia Davis Daniels, Thelma Davis Oliver, Ruby Powell, Louise Powell Mond, and Addie Powell Spivey all of whom preceded him in death.
THE ORDER OF SERVICE Processional
Scriptures (Old Testament) ..................................... Elder Ruben Addison (New Testament) .................................... Reverend Will Lamb
Prayer ..................................................... Minister Jennifer Garlin
Acknowledgements ..................................................... Ernest Cloud
Eulogy ............................................... Reverend Sylvester Williams
Committal Service
Recessional
