Charles Burke Powell

Charles Burke Powell, age 93, of Poplarville, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1929 in Kiln, Mississippi. Charles served in the Air Force on the 516th Troop Carrier, he was a 33rd Air Rescue. He worked for 36 years in education and retired in the Mississippi School Board Association. Charles was a member of Juniper Grove Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Pearson Powell and Alma Hill Powell; two daughters, Pam Manghelli and Paula Morris; five siblings, Roddie Powell (Della), Evelyn Lee (Marvin), Cavie Rekart (Ed), Jean Bilbo (Theo) and Bill Powell (Claudia).

Charles leaves to forever cherish his memory to his four children, Trish Powell, Porsha Rowe (Dennis), John Powell (Michelle) and David Powell; one son-in-law, Allen Morris; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend Charles' funeral services on Friday, August 11, 2023 for 10:00 am at White Funeral Home, 315 Hwy 11 South, Poplarville, MS. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Burial to follow in Juniper Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Ken Rhodes to officiate the funeral services.