Billy E. Powell

Billy E. Powell, age 65, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at McLeod Seacoast. Born in Lake City, South Carolina on September 9, 1956, he was the son of the late Holland and Virginia Ruth Powell. Billy was the fifth of six kids which he referred to as the first bunch and the second bunch.

He is survived by his wife, Monica Powell; son, Joshua Powell; siblings, James Powell (Laura), Elsie Powell Wiggin (Fred), Sylvia Humphrey; brother-in-law,Tim Webb (Paula) and numerous well loved nieces and nephews.

After graduating with a B.A. from Francis Marion University, Billy went to work with Harris Teeter from which he retired as Director of Procurement in 2014. He started his career as a bag boy for Winn Dixie in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. While working and attending college full time, Billy would always find the time to have a blast with his friends. In 1979, he met the love of his life, Monica Webb Powell one night at Mother Fletcher’s in Myrtle Beach. Billy and Monica have a dearly loved son, Joshua, who Billy loved to debate with on any subject. Billy had a very kind heart which he tried to hide. He loved talking and socializing with all his shag club friends no matter if they were building a float, selling tickets or just hanging out at a shag club party. Billy loved to shag with his wife. When Billy first started dancing, he only did the tall white man dance. Overtime, with lots of practice, Billy became a very good shagger. He always had a smile on his face while on the dance floor.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service from 12:30pm - 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA or Samaritan's Purse.

Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the Powell family. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Powell family.