Charles Edward Powell
Charles Edward Powell, 83, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 23, 2025, at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg.
He was born April 14, 1942, in Sophia, WV, and was the son of the late Charles W. and Dolly Rose Smith Powell.
Charlie was a master carpenter all his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and before moving to this area from Pennsylvania, had an auto body shop, which fueled him to his auto racing.
Although being stubborn at times, and he did things in his own terms, he was intent with his life and accepted things with no regrets. If you had a moment to spend with Charlie, you became aware of how proud he was of his family; but it cannot be understated his love for his wife, Vena, whom he always adored and made sure she was cared for and did not go without.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Berry; brothers, Arby Smith and Jack Powell; and his sister, Joann Mauzy.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 33 years, Vena Kay Powell; children, Charles “Jr.” Powell (Sherri) of New Jersey, Timothy Powell of Pennsylvania, Kimberly Powell of Pennsylvania, Kenny Powell (Sara) of Pennsylvania, Rodney Powell (Ginny) of New Jersey, Sherry Roper (Gary) of Lewisburg, Tawana Martin of Caldwell, Misty Collins (Josh) of Alderson, and Dustin Martin (Tina) of Lewisburg; siblings, Janice Hamrick, Gary Powell, Dean Powell, and Delores Powell; 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Charlie will be cremated, and his wishes were not to have any services.
The family wishes that memorial contributions be made to the Peyton Hospice House: 1265 Maplewood Ave., Lewisburg, WV 24901.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
