Leslie William Powell, Jr.

Mr. Leslie William Powell Jr. of South Boston, VA passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital.  He was born in South Boston on December 23, 1928 and was 88 years old. He was the son of the late Leslie William Powell Sr. and Elsie P. Powell and was married for 62 years to Jaqueline Palmer Powell who survives. He was a second generation co-owner and co-manager of Powell Funeral Home. The funeral home was his passion and he served all who called upon his services with dignity and respect. He attended Lynchburg College and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a former Deacon and taught the Slate Bible Class for many years. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post 8 and the VFW Post 8243. He was President of the Virginia Funeral Directors Association 1981-1982. He also was a member and former president of the Virginia State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers.  He was a former member and president of the South Boston Lions Club and was also a member and former President of the South Boston-Halifax County Museum of Fine Arts and History. He was a charter member and last living founding member of the Halifax County Rescue Squad. He was a consummate collector artifacts, most notably bibles, banjos, and Indian Relics. Survivors include: His wife of sixty two years Jaqueline Palmer Powell of South Boston One daughter Emily Ann Powell of South Boston Two sons Leslie W. Powell III and wife Paige of South Boston Robert P. Powell and wife Suzie of South Boston Four grandchildren Leslie W. Powell IV and wife Kelly of South Boston Raleigh W. Powell of South BostonRobert Holt Powell of South Boston Kelly W. Payne and husband Daniel of Paces Three great grandchildren Aidan, Luke, and Noah O'Kelly A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Powell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Balance officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home on Saturday evening from 7-8:30 PM and other times at his home. Those wishing to give memorials should consider the Halifax County Rescue Squad, PO Box 183, South Boston, VA 24592 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592 https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/TG4QS3CFKTG2B6N7