Melvin Powell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 9, 2018, at the age of 87, Melvin Powell (Atkins, Virginia), born in Marion, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Powell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, David "Pooch" Powell, Raymond "Tootie" Powell, Harry, Baldy, Charles "Zik" Powell and Baylof "Humpie" Powell.

He is survived by: his nephew Roger; his friend Wythe Counties; his wife Beulah Gillespie Powell of Atkins, VA; his children, Sandy Gilreath (Rockey) of Dover, DE and Gary "Randy" Powell (Jenny) of Atkins, VA; his grandchildren, Jessica Gilreath of Elton, MD, Brandy Barker (Joey) of Bristol, TN and Eric Gilreath (Stefanie) of Wilmington, DE; his great grandchildren, Bryleigh Barker, Tenley Barker and Charlotte Rose Gilreath; and his sister Betty Jo Trail (Don) of Bristol, VA..

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to a local charity of your choice.