I am sorry to report the passing of Charlie Powell of Post 25 Newport News, Va.
The details of the funeral are below, along with a history of his 72 years of continuous membership in the American Legion:
The visitation and funeral will be at the Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd. Newport News, Va
There will be a visitation on Wednesday, December 20th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm
The funeral will be on Thursday, December 21st at 11:00am
The burial will be at the Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery following the service
After the burial, there will be a reception at Newport News Post 25 located at 7609 Marshall Ave, Newport News
DEPARTMENT OFFICES
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER 1970-71
DEPARTMENT VICE COMMANDER 1963-64
DISTRICT COMMANDER 1962-63
NATIONAL COMMITTEES
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEMBER/SECRETARY
CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE MEMBER
DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
RECEIPENT OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL 2015
CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEMBER OF THE DEPARMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
PARTICIPATED WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION BOYS STATE PROGRAM
VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE 3RD DISTRICT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
DELEGATE TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS UNTIL FAILING HEALTH CAUSED HIS INABILITY TO ATTEND
CHARLIE IS A 72 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION