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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greatest 
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. 
W. H. Mays Mortuary 
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