Paul Winford Powell

Paul Winford Powell, 90 of Glen Alpine passed away October 27th, 2020 at Burke Hospice House. Born March 7th, 1930 in Burke County, he served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Stutgart Germany. He was a life-long resident of Glen Alpine where he was a true community servant. He was a charter member of the Glen Alpine Ruritan Club where he held numerous offices, was recognized for 57 years of perfect attendance. He served on the Burke County Fair Board for many years. He served as a volunteer firefighter for Glen Alpine for 28 years and retired as Chief in 1985. A member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church, he served as usher and trustee and along with his best friend George Allen kept the church grounds maintained. He retired from Shadowline after 42 years of service. He was an avid sports fan, loved to garden, loved gospel music, loved his family and loved God. He had numerous unique and funny sayings that his family will alway cherish. His passing leaves a huge void and he will be greatly missed. He was loved beyond measure.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ruby Nell Scott Powell, his mother Ruth Powell Cook and his brother Wayne Cook.

Left to carry on his legacy are his daughter Paula Powell Crump and husband Doug of Morganton, son Alan Scott Powell of Morganton, granddaughter Hollee Hord of Dublin Ireland, grandson Darren Hord of Lithia Springs, GA,, sister Elaine Buchanan of Morganton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, all that he loved dearly.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 31st at Glen Alpine Cemetery at 2 p.m.. The Rev. David Duncan and the Rev. Barbara Mayo will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Southmountain Children’s Home, Hospice of Burke County or Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Berkeley for their loving care and also the staff at Burke Hospice for their amazing care and compassion.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.