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Leon Arthur Powell

Obituary Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016

Mr. Leon Arthur Powell, age 70, of Commerce died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at his residence.  Mr. Powell was born in Athens to the late, William Stewart and Mona Betty King Powell.  Mr. Powell was a retired educator and a member of the First Baptist Church of Commerce.

Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, Martha Wilbanks Powell of Commerce; sons, Colin Powell of Houston, TX and Kevin Powell of Atlanta, GA; sister, Susan Clack of Charleston, SC.

Graveside service will be held Friday, Dec. 9th at 11:00 AM from Grey Hill Cemetery with Rev. Shane Wilbanks officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday night from 5-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cancer Foundation: P.O. Box 49309 Athens, GA 30604.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.          

Funeral Date
12/09/2016 at 11:00AM
Funeral Home
Little-Ward Funeral Home
Phone
(706) 335-3175
Address
115 State St., Commerce 30529
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