On Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017, James Lenwood Powell (82) of Columbia, MD passed away. Beloved husband of Diane Powell. Loving father of Derrick Powell Sr. and his wife Mary, Desiree Waters and her husband Stanley, and Jamaine Torrence and her husband Anthony. Dear grandfather of Derrick Powell Jr., James Powell, Marissa Powell, and Bryan Edmunds. Caring great-grandfather of Lael Powell, Jason Powell, and Eden Edmunds. Cherished brother of Dorothy Hunter, the late Joseph Powell, Bertha Wilson, and Sally Long.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (exit 6 off Rt. 100) on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 from 3 pm to 6. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, May 8th, 2017 at 10:30 am at Bethany Church 3030 Bethany Lane Ellicott City, MD 21042. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park, Elkridge, MD. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to Gilchrist Hospice 6336 Cedar Lane Columbia, MD 21045