Wade H. Powell Jr.

Wade H. Powell Jr., 65, of Drexel went to his Heavenly home on Friday, April 27, 2018.  Born in Burke County, NC on August 20, 1952, he was the son of Wade Harlin Powell of Valdese, NC and the late Helen Gilbert Powell.  Wade was a member of The Rising Church.  He was owner and operator of W.P. Drywall for over 50 years.  He loved his family, especially his grandchildren.  Wade was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, enjoyed watching NASCAR, and enjoyed visiting with his friends in the stores of Drexel.

A loving family man, Wade is also survived by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis Camp Powell of the home; children, Charles D. Powell of Drexel, Denise P. Hayes and fiancée, Raymond Presley, of Drexel, and Danny Powell and wife, Amanda, of Morganton; grandchildren, Justin, Josh, Kirsten, Megan, Madison, and Jalen; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Johnson and husband, Wayne, of Morganton, Janet Branch and husband, Tony, of Glen Alpine, NC, and Robin Powell of Asheville, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, Wade was preceded in death by a son, Wade Harlin Powell III.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Monday, April 30, 2018 at The Rising Church.  The funeral will follow in the church with Bishop Barry Camp officiating.  Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Rising Church, P.O. Box 3116, Morganton, NC 28680-3116.

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