Edward C. Powell, age 86, of Russell Springs

July 11, 2019 Sean Hammond Obituaries

Full audio obituary below…

Edward C. Powell, age 86, of Russell Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 10^th, 2019 at the Hospice of Lake Cumberland Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset.

He is survived by:

One Daughter

Debbie Everett of Pennsylvania

Six Sons

Greg Powell of California
David and Steve Powell, both of Georgia
Kevin Powell of Alabama
Larry Powell of Crestwood
Terry Powell of Mt. Washington

Three Step-Children

Roger, Joey York, and Freda Tiller, all of Russell Springs

One Sister

Leona Stallsworth of Crestwood

One Brother

Lynn Powell of Shepardsville

Fourteen grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services for Edward C. Powell will be held Monday, July 15^th at 4:00 pm at the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Friends may call for visitation from 1:00 until 4:00 pm Monday at the Wilson Funeral Home in Russell Springs.

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