Roy Powell Obituary
The passing of Roy Powell (Emporia, Virginia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 19, 2025 at the age of 70. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roy Powell to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph C. Powell, Sr. and Alma Lucille Powell Atkins; his son Roy Jr.; and his siblings, Christine, Lorine Powell and James Powell.
He is survived by: his wife Cathy Renae Powell; his daughter Michele Powell; his grandchildren, Edward, Kenisha, Sa'yhon and AiVianah Knightnor; his great grandchildren, Edward Knightnor Jr. of Emporia, Virginia. and Jayceon Howard of Emporia, Virginia.; his siblings, Queen Walton of Lawrenceville, Connie Plum (Lum) of Emporia, Deloris Robinson (Stanley) of Emporia, Pamela Powell of Emporia, Cynthia Woods (Marsh) of Emporia, Joseph Powell, Jr. (Pam) of Emporia, Donald Powell (Debra) of Emporia, Floyd Powell of Emporia and Bernard Powell of Petersburg, Virginia.; his uncle Osbourne Adams of Petersburg; his aunts, Catherine Claiborne of Chesterfield, Louise Adams of Emporia, Daisy Adams of Richmond and Carolyn Barner of Emporia; his great-aunt Gladys Cain of Emporia; his mother-in-law Julia Holmes of Emporia; and his in-laws, Gwen Wyche (Marvin) of Skippers, Angela Jarrette (Michael) of Fayetteville, Audrey Johnson (Earl) of Emporia and James Holmes (Cora) of Lithonia, Georgia.. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and dear friends.
