Asa Powell
Asa Mitchell Powell, Sr. of Newnan, Georgia, died July 6, 2010. Mr. Powell was born on March 20th, 1922 in Coweta County to the late Lewis Orr Powell, Sr. and May Herring Powell. He lived his entire life in this county that he loved.After finishing school, he worked with his father and four brothers in the peach farming business, growing, packing and selling peaches under the Five Brothers trademark. Later the Powell brothers, along with their father, started a cattle farming business in Coweta County. In 1952, he married Grace Stallings of Griffin, Georgia. They made their home in Newnan for the next 58 years of marriage.In 1955, Asa went to work for Coweta County as a correctional officer where he worked until his retirement in 1985. He was honored by Coweta County in 2005 by having the Asa M. Powell, Sr. Expo Center named in honor of his service with the county.Asa was a life-long member of Central Baptist Church in Newnan where he served as a deacon and as a member of the Kellum Barron Sunday School class. Asa was predeceased by his son, Asa Mitchell Powell, Jr., daughter-in-law Anne Quinn Powell and his four brothers, Lewis Albert Powell, Lewis Orr Powell, Jr., Bill Frank Powell and Hanson Redwine Powell, Sr. His survivors include his wife, Grace Stallings Powell, of Newnan, his daughter, Grace Powell Freeman and her husband Bob Freeman and two loving grandsons, Robert Powell Freeman and Lewis Edward Freeman, of Dunwoody, Georgia. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Sara Camp Powell and Rebecca Gray Powell of Newnan and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive guests at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan on Thursday, July 8 from 6-8pm. A family graveside service will be held on Friday, July 9 at 11:30 am at Oak Hill Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 2pm at Central Baptist Church in Newnan. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mckoon.com In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be given to Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264 or to The Asa Mitchell Powell, Jr. Library, 25 Hospital Road, Newnan, Georgia, 30263. McKoon Funeral Home (770) 253-4580
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| From: Alan and Susie Deese | Jul 7 2010 9:40AM |
| We are sorry to learn of the passing of your beloved husband and father. May God bless and comfort you with your beautiful memories of a life that was well respected and well-lived. | |
| From: Nancy Pye | Jul 7 2010 9:49AM |
| I am sad to know that Mr. Asa is no longer on this earth to share his wonderful tales of his life to me and others. But what a celebration he must be having. I am so blessed to have had the privilege of Mr. Asa being part of my life's training over the past 30 plus years. Forever loved, Nancy D. Pye | |
| From: Ron Terrell | Jul 8 2010 8:35AM |
| Mr. Asa used to stop in and visit Mr. Woodie Wood at his store on Turkey Creek Road and I got to know him there. I also had the privelege of knowing his son Mitch who like his father was an outstanding individual. My condolences to all of those who were close to him. | |
| From: Judi Worth | Jul 8 2010 11:27AM |
| So very sorry to hear of the death of your husband and father....what a sweet man.....surely Heaven is rejoicing this day as he is reunited with his wonderful son and other family members........Sincerely, Judi Worth | |
| From: Beth Powell | Jul 8 2010 8:06PM |
| Tarin and I were so sad to hear of Uncle Ace's passing. I know his brothers and son were waiting for him with joyous hearts. Only his heart was bigger than his physical body. I think a big, soft heart was a family trait. Mr.Bill certainly had one too. I wasn't blessed to know the other brothers but Mr Bill and Uncle Ace spoke of them with such love and reverence. | |
| From: Don and Mildred Jones | Jul 9 2010 7:26AM |
| Grace and Family, We were sorry to hear that Asa passed away. Asa (we called him Ace) was a good man. Don has known him for many years, he was a water boy in the peach orchard when he was about 8 years old. We called Ace and all his brothers "The Powell Boys" they were a good bunch. May God bless you and family and give you peace. God loves you and we do too, Don and Mildred Jones | |
| From: Talitha and Rick Pettepher | Jul 9 2010 8:51AM |
| Grace, Bob, Powell and Lewis, You all are in our prayers today as you mourn your loss and celebrate your Daddy's life. Wish we could have been there last night or today, but our own responsibilities prevented that. Rest in God's peace. | |
| From: Natalie and Tony Adams | Jul 12 2010 9:19PM |
| Mama Grace and Grace - Please know that our hearts are filled with sadness and compassion for you and the boys. Asa loved with power and gentleness. May the Lord carry you gently in the days and years to come - giving you all that you need to live well and live blessed. We love you! | |
| From: Bob & Jenni Blackburn | Jul 14 2010 9:26AM |
| Dear Grace, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoights and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Bob B | |
| From: Gail Williams | Jul 20 2010 12:09AM |
| So sad to hear that Mr. Powell died. (I spoke with you, Grace, there at the nursing home a few weeks ago, where your sweet Dad was in the room with my sweet Dad. As I drove away that afternoon I realized that I DO remember you from our Spanish class and club. I would love to catch up with you a bit - my e-mail address is gailw1@mindspring.com. My prayers are with you... Gail | |