Thomas Fielding Powell

Mr. Powell was born in Warrenton, Virginia on October 16, 1943, son of the late Laura (Fielding) Powell Jones. He grew up in the Atlanta area and graduated from Chamblee High School and continued on to the University of Georgia studying business.

Following his graduation, he went into the field of property management working for Klingbeil Management Group in Atlanta, Columbus, OH settling in the Washington DC area in the early 1970’s. He is credited with converting the first apartment community to condominiums in the Washington DC region. Prior to his retirement, he founded and was President of Klingbeil, Powell and Alrutz (KPA) property management company which he successfully ran for over 25 years.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Darla J. Powell; son, Thomas Fielding Powell II and his wife Tara of Chantilly, VA as well as their children Tyler, Kendall and Bennett. Two daughters and son-in-laws, Stephanie P. Graham and her husband Jim of Haymarket, VA as well as their children William and Brendan. Melanie J. Romanaux and her husband Randy of Alpharetta, GA.

He never met a stranger and he was known for his boisterous laugh. Tom was an avid golfer with five holes in one to his credit. He volunteered and led several golf events both in Virginia and while living at St. James. He often told stories of his beloved dog, Alfie, dining at the White House and his love of Porsches.

A Celebration of Mr. Powell's life will be celebrated at Southport Presbyterian Church on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at eleven o'clock in the morning.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Powell family.

Peacock - Newnam and White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.