He is survived by his loving wife, Ami Adzitso Powell; children, Cherrelle (Edward, Jr.) Butler, Sonia Aziabu, Ashley Yovo, and Mireille Ngu; grandson, Edward Butler, III; siblings, Trudinet Epps, Tyson (Lisa) Kelley, Shawntierea Trimble, Bernita Myles, Michael (Katese) Powell, Kenyatta Powell, and LeRon Powell; aunt, Charlyn Livingston; special cousins, Chevey Hampton and Michael Livingston; mother-in-law, Suzanne Edoh; father-in-law, Kokou Adzitso; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
The family will have a Memorial Service at a later date. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.