William Crews Powell

William Crews Powell, age 71, passed away on April 12, 2022 at the Durham, NC Veterans Administration Medical Center. He was born in Pulaski County, VA on February 16, 1951. He was the son of the late Addison Brasher and Ruth Crews and the step-son of the late Jean Powell. He was married to Sharon New Powell who survives. William had lots of nicknames: “Beep Beep”, Bill, Billy, “Mr. Bill” but the name he loved the most was Papa. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era (1969 – 1972). He also worked Iraq for three years later in life, He loved his country and fought for our freedom. William Crews Powell is survived by: His Wife Sharon N. Powell His Daughter Lisa (Mike) Loflin of Graham, NC Two Grandchildren who he loved dearly Hayden and Carly Ruth Siblings Elaine (Jerry) Yagen of Virginia Beach, VA Diane Powell of King, NC Tommy (Diane) Powell of Washington state Howard Powell of Turbeville, VA Walter (Tracy) Powell of Halifax, VA His family would like to publicly thank the nurses, doctors and caregivers who went above and beyond to care for him at the Durham, NC Veterans Medical Center. We were blessed by such caring people who treated him as their own. ***Preceded in death by*** His Brother Johnny Powell Visitation will be held Friday, April 15, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. at Westwood Baptist Church, Roxboro, NC. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held Friday, April 15, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery in South Boston, VA with the Rev. Gerald Hodges officiating. For memorials, please Durham Veterans Administration Hospice, 508 Fulton St., Durham, NC 27705 or the Mercy and Grace Outreach Ministries, 260-D West Davis St., Burlington, NC 27215. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.