TRINITY CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2930 Glenn Hills Drive
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Herman Skip Mason, Jr., Pastor
- Officiating -
Saturday, February 25,2017
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James Powell, Sr., 92, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February
19, 2017 at University Hospital A twenty year veteran of the United States Army,
James, Sr. was from Brunswick, Georgia and the son ofJohn Hector Powell (Marie)
and Lulissa Polite.
In 1951, he married the love of his life, Irene Elizabeth Critteden, who preceded him
in death in August 2013. His siblings, Charlie Bess, Sr., Butch Baskin, Sr. and Emma
Walker, also preceded him in death.
As part of his military service, James, Sr. served in Korea, Germany, Italy, Spain, and
eventually completed his career at Fort Gordon Army Base in Augusta, Georgia at
Eisenhower Medical Center working in Medical Records.
James Sr. was a passionate man who enjoyed reading the Bible, going to church, hunting,
cooking, being with his family, and helping in his community anyway he could. He
always said that everybody didn't need to know what he did, only God, and that was
good enough for him.
He is survived by: his son and daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Syneta Powell of North
Augusta, South Carolina; granddaughter, Michelle A. Powell of Tempe, Arizona;
grandson,JohnD. Powell of Columbus, Ohio; sister-in-law, Vivian Clay burn (Napoleon
Sr.); sister-in-law, Okella M. Bess; and numerous nieces, nephews andfriends.
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Musical Prelude............................................Dr. Kenneth Foster
Processional....................................................Parting View
Selection..................................................Robenstien William
For Your Glory
Prayer......................................Reverend Herman SkipMason, Jr.
Scripture Readings.............................Bishop Dr. Kerry Edwin Bryant
Old Testament -Job 1:20-22
New Testament John 14:1-6
Selection..................................................by Jennifer Hudson
Jesus Promised Me A Place Over There
Reflections/Words of Comfort..........................Ms. MargaretParramore
Bishop Dr. Kerry Edwin Bryant
Reading of Obituary.............................................Read Silently
Acknowledgements.....................Mrs. Janice M. Dandy, W.H. Mays Mortuary
Selection........................................Trinity C.M.E. Church Choir
Order My Steps
Eulogy......................................Reverend Herman SkipMason, Jr.
Recessional................................................Going Up Yonder
Interment......................................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens
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father-in-law
I came into your family
Not knowing what Tdfind,
I was nervous and afraid,
You gently eased my mind.
You made me feel right at home
From thefirst day that we met,
You welcomed me with opened arms,
And that I wontforget.
You always have encouraged me
With kind words that you say.
I know I can depend on you
On any given day.
Youre a greatfather-inlaw
You stand out above the rest,
I thank God for blessing me
With you.. .the very best.

So heaven has received another angel
The night sky another star
Your life has become a loving memory
I know you will never be far
I know you are watching over me
As my life goes on
I will treasure the memories I have of you
I cant believe youre gone.
You were a loving, caring granddad
You were there for me a lot
You will always hold a place in my heart
A loving treasured spot
You were really one in a million
A cut above the rest
All that knew you would agree
You simply were the best.
So granddad I will say goodbye
I love and miss you with all my heart
But as long as I have my loving memories
We will never be too far apart.
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Words cannot explain how much you mean to me
Nothing could ever compare or even ever be.
Youre my dad, my own and only, youre my leaning post;
Although I love my family, youre the I love most.
Even though you may be leaving, youll still be in my heart;
Youllalways be real close, even though werefar apart.
While youre in heaven please watch over me and help me as I grow;
You have taught me so much but there is till so much more to know.
I'm not going to say good-bye or that I cant go on;
Til say I love you and see you later, even though youre gone.
I love you dad, more than youll ever know,
I know youll be in heaven as a shining star
No matter how far away you seem heaven is never too far.
Love James, Jr.
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As I move amongst the clouds. Ill look down and smile upon you,
While the angels sing a heavenly song.
I am not alone all who went before
Are here they awaited my return.
I know youll grieve and wish I was still here
I am here in the memories you hold dear.
Remember how much I love you
and know I took your love with me.
I did not wish for you to cry, norfeel sad.
My pain is gone and I am Free!
Soon youll come to me until then
God will be with you just as Hes with me.
q family Acknowledgements
We, thefamily of James Powell, Sr., wish to acknowledge and thank you all for the loving ways you
so tenderly expressed your sympathy during the illness and passing of our loved one. We will always
remember with grateful appreciation your every kindness. A special thank you to Momma D, owner
of Daisy Vincent Personal Care on Windsor Spring Road in Augusta, Georgia for their loving care
and support.
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