Charles B. Powell Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B. and Elizabeth R. Powell, and a sister, Phyllis Lorene Powell.

Charles was a native of Chattanooga and graduated from Red Bank High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech University. He was a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard and retired from CHI Memorial Hospital where he worked as an accountant. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed working in his garden and was a talented handyman.

He was a member of Hixson United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his loving wife, Carolyn Hixson Powell, two sons, Charles B. Powell, Jr. (Shellie), of Brentwood, TN, Gary L. Powell (Jennifer), of Nolensville, TN, seven grandchildren, Hope, Faith, Joy, Grace, Luke, Alexis and Landon Powell, two sisters, Elizabeth P. Dyer, Marjorie Bevil, both of Chattanooga, nephew, Derek Bevil (Sara), and niece, Channing Bevil-Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am, Monday, June 6, 2022, in the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Chaplain Jim Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 6:00 pm, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation at www.michaeljfox.org

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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee 37343.