Obituary: William "Billy" Patrick Powell, 87 of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born February 27, 1931 in Rhodell, WV to the late William W. Powell and Mattie Gilmore Powell. Billy worked for the Rail road for many years before retiring; he enjoyed working in the garden, Loved his church and his fur baby Molly. He was preceded in death by a brother Freddy Powell and a sister Rosalee Welker. Those left to cherish his memory, his wife of 56 years Roberta Powell, two sons, Kelton Powell of Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, Todd Powell (Kimberly) of Calgary Canada, one grandson, Ethan Powell, and one brother, R.W. Powell (Norma), Princeton, WV. Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday August 1, at Piedmont Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Edwards officiating; burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 PM prior to the service, Wednesday August 1, at the church. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation:
12:00 to 1:00 PM Wednesday August 1, 2018 Piedmont Baptist Church
Service:
1:00 PM Wednesday August 1, 2018 Piedmont Baptist Church
Interment:
West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC