Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

Obituary For Rev. Dr. Wilfort Powell

Reverend Dr. Wilfort Powell was born on August 10, 1933, in Clover, South Carolina to the late Clarence Jesse Powell and Jessie Jackson Powell. He departed this life on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC.

Dr. Powell retired as a machinist from Precision Seal in Gastonia, North Carolina after 37 years of service. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Clover, South Carolina. In 1977, he was licensed to preach the Gospel under the leadership of Reverend J.T. Scott. At the age of 75, Dr. Powell earned his Doctorate of Divinity from Agape Bible College & Seminary in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Dr. Powell was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Gastonia, North Carolina, where he was an associate minister, served communion to the sick and shut-in members and was also a member of Golden Years Seniors. Formerly, he served as Treasurer, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Senior Choir Member.

Dr. Powell served in numerous organizations such as, Past Master of the Golden Rule Lodge #82 of Gastonia, NC, George Washington Carver #172, Martin Rebecca Chapter #117 OES, Gaston County Senior Games, Yokefellow prison ministry, Chaplain at Caromont Health, George Pappas Liberty Lane Bowling League, and Church Aid Society.

Besides his parents, Dr. Powell was preceded in death by three sisters; Sarah Setzer, Helen Allen, and Annie Lee Jackson, two brothers; William Powell and Clarence Powell.

Dr. Powell was a loving husband, father, peepaw, uncle, and friend. He loved God and his family. He leaves to cherish his loving memories to his wife, Sarah of 60 years, one son Darrahyl Powell of Gastonia, two daughters; Charrissa Powell of Gastonia, Maria Nueman (Moses Jr) of Mount Holly, NC, two grandchildren; Myiah Nueman and Moses Okorie Nueman III both of Mount Holly, NC, two sisters; Mary Frances Jackson of Clover, SC and Gracie Powell of Rock Hill, SC and one brother; Grady Powell (Margaret) of York SC; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A public viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday; September 10, 2021 from 6 until 8.

A celebration of his life and legacy will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Saturday; September 11, 2021 at 12 noon.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.

Interment will be at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia.

Masks are required at all services and the funeral will be live on Gregory Funeral Service facebook page.

In lieu of flowers; donations in memory of Rev. Powell may be made to Founder's and Legacy Scholarship Fund of Tabernacle Baptist Church

Guest Book

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sister Powell and family during your time of loss. May God give you peace, comfort and strength during the days to come. -De Yarda Darby

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My condolences and my prayers and thoughts are with the family. Dr.Powell have always been very gentle and humble at the church and outside the church. He's going to be missed by us and many among us. Lashawn Adams

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My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of grief. I pray for strength and comfort as you continue to remember his legacy. Corrussal Guthrie

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My prayers and thoughts are with the family during this time of grief. I pray for strength and comfort as you continue to remember his legacy.

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He was always faithful to the missionary. He would come with Sis Powell to the County Union meetings and trainings. Sis Powell and Charissa were my sons' daycare teachers and we are distant family. You are in our thoughts. Donna Watson, Doris Watson

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Dr.Powell used to come in Food Lion and buy juice after he had been running. He was always a nice man. May God bless the family. Cheryl F. Houser43

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Rev. Powell my brother in the LORD, we met in TBC Men's Meeting. Pastor called on brother Powell to pray and we both stood. He said we are related and I said we are always brothers in the LORD. He was my brother, friend and encourager. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Anthony & Carol Powell🙏🏿

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It was an honor to know Reverend Powell. He will be greatly missed.

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May the peace of Christ be with you during this time. I pray your memories bring you much joy during this difficult time. B Rev. Powell was so kind.

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Joyce, oletha, and Hazel Moore, sending our heartfelt love, prayers and condolences from your nieces and nephew. We love you and may your soul rest in Heavenly peace.

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Sendinding love to the family...Prayers of comfort go up for this / my family....Beverly Jackson Sanders

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Family, It is truly with heartfelt condolences our family extend our love to you. Dr. Powell will be greatly missed. May God continue to cover you all with His peace, comfort and love during the time. 🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏 Deacon Hugh & Pastor Daisy Henry and the God's Way Ministry Nondenominational Church Family

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Family my heart is breaking too. I will miss Pa Powell. He was always so warm and friendly. Treated me like I was one of his own from when I first met him. I'm glad he was a part of my life if ever so brief. I want to embody the spirit of healthiness, friendliness and Christlikeness as Pa Powell did. To know him for sure, was to absolutely love him. I will always love him. Now when I think about that infectious smile, I will smile even brighter... knowing that Pa Powell is running the smile ministry in heaven.

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Charissa and Family, May your memories of your father live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace, joy and laughter. May God strengthen you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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