Eddie Lee Powell

MSG Powell died Saturday, July 18, 2020. Born on September 19, 1941 in Greenville, Florida, he was a son of the late Levi Powell and Eliza Arnold Powell. He retired from the U.S. Army with 23 years of service, serving in Vietnam and Germany. MSG Powell received the Army Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Bronze Star Medal. After retiring, he worked for the South Carolina Department of Corrections for 10 years. He was a member of VFW Post 4262. MSG Powell accomplished so much in life. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 25 years, Jacqueline K. Powell; his daughters, Arlene Leonard (Willie) of Palatka, FL, and Felisha Hall of Madison, FL; stepchildren, Tasha Washington of Greenville, FL and Kendrick Washington (Tiffany) of Monticello, FL; grandchildren, Levisha Reaves, Leroy Reaves (Strong), Rayshaun Leonard, Levi Hutcherson, KaVisa Moore, Kelyssa Hall, Siyah Hall, William Turner, LaAsiah Hutcherson, Jabarious Miller, McKennon Washington, Kevin Edwards, JaChariya Washington; great-grandchildren, Kennedy Washington, and Arbriana Washington; nieces; nephews; cousins; and his special friend, Tom Grooms (Francine) of Columbia, SC.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

THE FINAL FLIGHT

Don't grieve for me,

For now I'm free,

I'm following path God laid for me,

I took His hand when I heard His call,

I turned my back and left it all,

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy,

But not burdened with times of sorrow,

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,

Lift up your hearts and share with me,

God wanted me now,

He has set me free.

So rejoice, no tears, just joy and happiness,

I’m free, no more hurting, no more pain, just joy.

Not How Did He Die,

But How Did He Live?

Not how did he die,

but how did he live?

Not what did he gain,

but what did he give?

These are the units to measure the worth,

Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.

Nor what was his church,

nor what was his creed?

Was he ever ready,

with words of good cheer,

But he befriended those really in need?

Was he ever ready with Lord of good cheer,

To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?

Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,

But how many were sorry when he passed away.