William Franklin Powell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 3, 2021 we had to say goodbye to William Franklin Powell (Hickory, North Carolina), born in Catawba, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Franklin Powell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ulus Powell and Pauline Wilfong Powell; his wife Biber Jean Duke Powell; and his children, Mario Powell and Lisa Powell.
He is survived by: his children, Bruce Duke (Jackie) of Charlotte, NC, Peggy Duke of Hickory, NC, Leonard Scott of Connecticut, Pauline Boatang of Raleigh, NC and Shelia Powell Byrd of Anderson; his children-in-law, Jacqueline Gore Powell of Hickory, NC and Howard Byrd of Alabama; his siblings, Marlon White (Sarah) of Hickory, NC and Melody Powell Boone (Tony Boone); and his close friend Phyllis Jean Rutherford of Newton, NC. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, and host of nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.