Walter Lee Powell

Walter Lee Powell, age 90, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord on October 26, 2015. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Sarah. Walter is survived by his daughter, Sherry Sprouse; and his grandchildren, Sarah Young (Ryan) and Paul Sprouse (Katie); great grandchildren, Owen, Wyatt, Charlotte and Elizabeth. Walter was born and raised in Blackstone, Virginia. He was from a loving family of thirteen brothers and sisters. Surviving siblings include, Gene Powell of Norfolk, Va, and Nancy Hardaway of S. Pasadena, Ca.; and many nieces and nephews. He was a proud WWII Navy Veteran who served at Iwojima and Okinawa campaigns. He retired from the City of Richmond and went on to work at Atlee Auto until 1999. He was a kind, gentle man with a wry sense of humor. He loved his family and had a passion for gardening and the outdoors. He attended Cool Spring Baptist Church for many years and considered it to be his church home. The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm, on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville, Va. Graveside services will be held at 11am, on Friday, October 30, at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans: www.dav.org.