Joel Adams Powell,'s Obituary
Acts 3:6 “But Peter said, I don’t have any money for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk”.
Joel Adams Powell, Sr., 75, a dedicated faithful servant to the Lord Jesus Christ, was called home on February 11, 2015. Joel was born on August 31, 1939 to the late James Powell, Sr and Annie Dove Brown Hayes. He married Babe Marie Smith on September 26, 1974 and of this union they had three children, Joel, Jr (Shavonne), Icey (Renalto- deceased), and David (Nina).
He was also survived by brothers, James Powell, Jr (Dorothy), Theodore Hayes, Jr (Arlene), Herbert Dickenson, and Leon Hayes (Annie); thirteen grandchildren whom he loved and was very proud; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Joel was preceded in death by his parents and beloved sister Gurtis Ann Hayes.
While living in Sacramento, California, Joel and Babe founded Joel Powell’s Non- Denominational Church for Christ. His ministry path moved him to Georgia, then to Charlotte, NC. Joel was a servant who helped everyone, which led him to found a street ministry that gave people the opportunity to receive Christ in their lives. He met Pastor Charles Hunter at The 940 Brevard Street Apartments and began helping Pastor Hunter’s ministry flourish by assisting him in various ways to spread the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Joel was a quiet man, but a giant in the Lord and spoke only when he had something to say.
Special thanks to Pierett Hayes and Vantoinette Savage; also the family thanks The 940 Brevard Street Apartments and friends of Joel: Thank you for being a part of his life.
Memorials may be made to Make A Wish, 1131 Harding Place, Charlotte, NC 28204 and Serenity House, 110 Centre Church Road, Mooresville, NC 28117.
A memorial service will be held at his residence Community Center, 940 N. Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC 28206 on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. ~ 2:00 P.M.
James Funeral Home is serving the Powell family and online condolescenes can be made at www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com
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