Preston Bernard Powell; 66 years old died peacefully surrounded by family and caring friends on September 13, 2019 of Lung Cancer.Preston was born on May 22, 1953 to Mary Rose and Joseph Powell in Norfolk, VA. He was the sixth of seven children. He graduated from Maury High School in 1972. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1974 and served in the Vietnam War and obtain the Rank of Lance Corporal. He was married to the late Connie White Powell, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2017. Preston will be remembered for his love of his children, family and friends and most of all for being very outspoken. Preston worked at the Newport News Shipyard and was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church. Preston is preceded in death by his father and mother Joseph and Rose Powell and two sister Laverne Wilson and Sandra L. Winder.
He leaves behind five children, Preston Bray, Lamonte White, Milton White, Cassandra White ( David Cole), Michelle White (Robert Paige); seven grandchildren, Jakeisha, Jaquarrious, Katera, Rodriquez, Morrell, Davion and Jazon; two sisters Josephine Herring (James) of Norfolk, VA and Essie Harris of Pensacola, FL; three brothers Larry, Joseph and Roland Powell all of Norfolk, VA and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
and friends.
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steven gallop says
September 18, 2019 at 7:58 amWE ARE KEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN PRAYER. DEACON GALLOP & family.
Shirley Johnson says
September 19, 2019 at 3:29 pmMay God continue to bless and comfort you and your family.
Earl & Shirley Johnson
Joyce and Jeremy and TJ says
September 20, 2019 at 3:33 pmI love y’all.. May the Lord give u strength and peace at this difficult time.. You are in my prayers
Daquan Brown Powell says
September 20, 2019 at 3:48 pmI love you Uncle Pretty Boy! You will forever live on through all of us that remain. Losing you was tough but it’s a relief to know that you’re in a better place now.
Cynthia Witherspoon says
September 21, 2019 at 5:09 amCYNTHIA (BRAY) ( SIMP)(WITHERSPOON I LOVE MY BROTHER TOO LIFE
Cynthia Witherspoon says
September 21, 2019 at 5:13 amCYNTHIA (BRAY) ( SIMP)(WITHERSPOON I LOVE MY BROTHER TOO LIFE LOVE MY FAMILY
Raymond Brown says
September 21, 2019 at 1:10 pmLove you family. I am praying for your healing. Preston Bernard Powell aka
Pretty Boi gone but not forgotten. Take your rest my brother
Pamela Sanchez says
September 21, 2019 at 2:00 pmI will miss you Uncle Pret. You always made me feel ok just being me; the greedy one Nana used to punish all the time. May you rest in peace. Love you, Pam.