It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Thomas Powell (New Bern, North Carolina), who passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Sam Powell and Bertha Powell; his wife Addie Powell; his children, Freda Bullock (Bob), Major Charles Powell (Paula) and Darlene Nanney; and his sisters, Major Dorothy Sipe and Peggy Higgins. He was also cherished by nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

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February 21, 2023

Becky Blevins lit a candle

“In loving memory of Charles Thomas Powell, Loving arms and prayers be with you all, we love you. Rickey, Becky and kids Peggy May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.”

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February 21, 2023

Steve West wrote a sympathy message

“. With the recent death of Charles Powell, the long time Bandmaster of the New Bern Salvation Army. I was . Death is not an ending but a new beginning for believers of Christ. Salvationists view it as a Promotion to Glory. I imagine he has already joined the heavenly has already joined the heavenly band, leading song of God's praises. Rest Well Charles”

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Cotten Funeral Home
2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

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2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

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