Thomas Larty Powell

Thomas Larty Powell, 83, of Rockingham, died Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Rockingham. Mr. Powell was born October 27, 1926 in Polk County, Fl, a son of the late Thomas Allen and Alma Parrish Powell. He had served his country in the US Army during World War II, was a former governor of the Moose Lodge, a member of the American Legion , VFW and had retired from CSX Railroad. His wife, Margie Henderson Powell preceded him in death. Surviving are his son, Wayne Powell and wife Bettina of Rockingham; daughters, Diana Hawks and husband Tim of Ellerbe, Stacey Sims and Fiance, Mike Kelly of Windblow Community, Terry Powell of Asheville;grandchildren, Greg Hall and wife Bridget, Jessica Hawks, Grae Hawks, Jennifer Powell, Tray Powell, Jamie Powell and wife Jan. Jessica Powell, Diane Sims, Tammy Lyford and husband Jonathan, Josh Sims and 9 great grandchildren. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Richmond County Memorial Park with Rev. Tim Hawks officiating. The family will see friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Friday at Carter Funeral Home and at other times at Wayne and Bettina’s home, 1707 Sandhill Game Management Road, Rockingham,NC. Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N, Rockingham, NC 28379.