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Benjamin Powers Obituary

Benjamin Powers, Jr. MT. PLEASANT - The relatives and friends of Mr. Benjamin Powers, Jr. are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 10 AM at Zion Olivet Presbyterian Church, 134 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC; interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, SC. Mr. Powers is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie F. Powers; his children, Mrs. Jacqulyn P. Brown (Reinhardt), Mr. Benjamin Powers, III (Regina), and Mrs. Carman P. Davis; his grandchildren, Dionne Powers, Shaun Powers, Candace Brown, April Brown, Alexis Brightharp, and William Benjamin Brightharp; his three great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Eugenia Deas and other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Powers will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 2:30-5:30 PM and at the church from 7-8 PM, where the family will receive friends. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Zion Olivet Presbyterian Church in memory of Mr. Benjamin Powers, Jr. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfh.com. Arrangements by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC 29403. (843) 722-3676 or 1/800 924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, 2011.

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Carlos

November 23, 2011

Carmen, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I'm also sorry that I wasn't able to make his home going services as well. I know he is in a better place. Lean on the Lord in your times of grief and sorry. He will give you the strength to make it through the troublesome days ahead.

November 23, 2011

Dear Mrs. Powers and Family,
Mr. Benjamin Powers was a valued client of ours for many, many years. We all enjoyed knowing him and we are saddened to learn of his passing.
Mrs. Powers, please know that we are here and will continue to assist you.
Sincerely,
Michelle, Carol, Krisi & Teddy
MAPPUS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

November 23, 2011

Mrs. Powers Jackie and family,

Our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God bless and keep each of you.
Mrs. Ruby Jenkins and family.

November 22, 2011

TO CARMEN AND FAMILY,
SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
THELMA KING AND YOUR DSS FAMILY.

George and Cynthia Washington

November 22, 2011

Mrs.Powers,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maggie Lawer-Wright

November 22, 2011

Mrs. Powers,

My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and keep you through this difficult time.

Barbara Gathers

November 22, 2011

Jackie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Ken & Carol Pinkney

November 21, 2011

To Jackie and Family;
Know that you are in our prayers. God promised to provide for all of your needs according to His riches in glory. He will hold you in the palms of His hands as walk the road of sorrow.

Patricia G. Parker

November 21, 2011

To the Powers Family;
Trust God for strength during these difficult hours and remember the good times that you've shared. My prayers are with you.

Elaine Bates

November 21, 2011

Dionne and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you.

Gerald Mackey

November 21, 2011

Mrs. Powers and family,

I am deeply saddened by your loss. May you be sustained today and the days ahead by the many precious and loving memories that you've shared with Ben over the year.

Rodney Jones

November 21, 2011

To Carmen and family (from childhood friend, Rodney Jones, across the street, 343 5th Avenue.) Your father and my father were friends. You and I were friends in childhood. God has a great way of allowing our paths to across so pleasantly. God bless you, Mrs. Powers and your entire family. Be strong.

C W McCoy

November 19, 2011

To Carmen and the Powers family,You are in my prayers With deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

Jesse Frasier

November 19, 2011

Mrs. Powers, Jacqulyn and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
Warm Regards,
Jesse and Flora Frasier

Felicia Rouse Holmes

November 19, 2011

To Mrs Powers, Jackie,Bennie,Carmen and to the grandchildren and family

I truly was shocked by the news of the passing of Mr. Powers (Ben) as his wife called him. You are all in my pray and in my life as I love each and every one of you as family.I will forever keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Felicia Rouse Holmes
Formerly of 384 5th Avenue

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