Clyde Smith Powell

Clyde Smith Powell, 94, of Chatham, VA passed away February 4, 2023. He was born June 15, 1928, in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Rebecca Johnson Powell and the late Charlie Smith Powell. He was married to the late Rose Shelton Powell, his wife of 70 years. He was a lifelong member of Sheva Church of Christ and enjoyed farming, fishing, and reading the Bible, and daily devotions. Clyde worked for 30 years at Whitehead, Co. and then bought the company and changed the name to Powell's Farm Services, Inc. where he worked for another 11 years. In addition to his parents and wife, Clyde was predeceased by two sisters, Doris Ferguson and Florence Deese and a brother, Russell Powell. Clyde is survived by his daughters, Gayle Taylor of Chatham and Jeanette Pressley (Johnny) of Washington, NC, son Clyde Smith Powell, Jr. (Joan) of Chatham, sisters Ruth Burnett, Jane Dalton, and Sue Boscarino (Art), who was like a daughter. He is also survived by a brother Charlie Morris Powell (Vicky) of FL, and Roy Powell (his best friend), of Danville. His grandchildren include Douglas Powell (Agnes), Tondea Philpott (Randall), Jenna Davis (James), as well as great-grandchildren Kevin Powell (Crystal), Jack Davis, and Josh Davis and great-great grandchildren, Caden Powell, and Harper Powell. The family would like to thank all the staff of Roman Eagle Health & Rehab Center where Clyde received a great deal of tender loving care. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 12:00 p.m. at Sheva Church of Christ, 4920 Chalk Level Rd, Chatham, VA, with Rev. Ron Voss, Rev. Johnny Pressley, and Rev. Larry Owen officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m., also at Sheva Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Sheva Church of Christ cemetery.