William Powell
November 18, 1931 - June 6, 2014
William Arthur Powell, age 82, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away June 6, 2014 at WellStar Cobb Hospital. Born in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Ethel Dean and M.B. Powell, he was a true southern gentleman. William enlisted in the Navy in 1952 and served during the Korean Conflict upon the U.S.S. Rochester CA124. He was awarded many medals, including the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Korean Presidential Unit Citation, just to name a few. William worked for AT&T in business system repairs, retiring after thirty years of service in 1985. He was a member of Mableton First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Jimmie Lou Cook Powell. Survivors include his daughter, Gail Powell Stephens and husband Rick of Mableton; son, Alan Powell of Mableton; granddaughter, Kimberly Cromer Ward; grandson, Jason Cromer; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at White Columns Funeral Chapel, Mableton, GA.
William Arthur Powell, age 82, of Mableton, Georgia, passed away June 6, 2014 at WellStar Cobb Hospital. Born in Atlanta, Georgia to parents Ethel Dean and M.B. Powell, he was a true southern gentleman. William enlisted in the Navy in 1952 and... View Obituary & Service Information