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Dennis Powell Obituary

Dennis Powell Columbia, SC - Funeral service for Dennis Ray Powell, 69, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at New Life Baptist Church with burial at 3:00 p.m. in Carolina Memorial Park, Charleston, S.C. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo. Dennis passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Born in Vallejo, CA, he was a son of the late Wesley William and Esther Wallace Powell. He was a member of New Life Baptist Church and taught Sunday School. He led a Bible Study at the Irmo Fire Department. Dennis served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Chief from the U.S. Navy Reserve. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol W. Powell; daughters, Amy Powell Shirley (David), Jennifer Powell Storey (Rob); grandchildren, Nathan Shirley, Ashton Storey, Declan Storey, Camden Shirley, Josiah Storey, and Lincoln Mac Storey. He is also survived by five brothers and two sisters. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2015.

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Becky Dean Parker

November 15, 2015

Praying for all of my cousin Dennis' family members. May our Lord give his soul eternal rest and peace to all of you. Our mothers were dear sisters.

Roberta Wallace

November 4, 2015

Dennis was a man of total integrity. Although he is gone too soon he has left a legacy of love,the very best. I have known him all his life. I remember how eagerly he as a little tyke ran out to greet his Uncle Harold when we pulled into their driveway in Vallejo.

greta watkins

November 4, 2015

Miss Carol,
Dennis will be missed dearly by us all. He will always be one of the men in the church I credit for helping me raise my children in the image of God.

Trish Odom

November 4, 2015

Miss Carol, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. You are in our prayers.

Joe, Trish and Savannah Odom

Yvonne Eddings

November 3, 2015

I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort , comfort you during this difficult time. ( Psalm 83 : 18 ).

Eric & Faith Prevatte

November 3, 2015

We loved Dennis so much and will dearly miss him. Carol we love you and are praying for you and if you need anything at all, just let us know.

November 3, 2015

We are sorry for you loss. We could not have asked for and received any better persons to be our neighbors. We will miss Dennis and are here for you, Carol for what every is needed.
Dr. J.E. Padgett, Jr and Ray Skipper

Megan Stewart

November 3, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers Carol and family.

November 3, 2015

We are really sad that you left us so soon. Heaven is a brighter place with you there. We look forward to meeting again one day. Lynda and Dave Leopard.

Shawna Snyder

November 3, 2015

Our deepest sympathies. Stephen and I have such fond memories of Dennis. He truly will be missed.

November 3, 2015

Peace and Godspeed Brother!
Truman

Cindy/Liz (Powell) David

November 2, 2015

My deepest sympathies at your loss. Words cannot express the sorrow. Know that we will see him again one day in the presence of our Lord.

kevin powell

November 2, 2015

My heart goes out to all of you in this time of sadness an loss..May he rest in peace with the love of his family in his heart

Daniel and Randie Powell

November 2, 2015

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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