Powell was born June 17, 1944 in Charleston SC to the late Powell Lee Smith and Christine Bost Smith of Newton. Powell attended Newton - Conover High School and Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge TN. He worked in sales throughout his career and found selling real estate around the Lake Norman area most enjoyable. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed spending time on the coast with his family and friends. Powell was an accomplished sport pilot and a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain.
Those left to cherish his memories are his three sons, Scott Smith of Newton, Andrew Smith and Zack Smith of Denver and 4 grandchildren.
A celebration of Powell’s life will be held at the Willis Reynolds Funeral Home, 56 Northwest Blvd., Newton, NC 28658 828-464-0131, Tuesday, January 8, 3:00 o’clock pm with the Reverend Lara Greene officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-2:45 prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made in Powell’s name to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209,
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