[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 222 (Thursday, December 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING LEWIS EARL POWELL, JR.

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 30, 2021

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, my deepest sympathies go 
out to the family of Lewis Earl Powell, Jr. He was someone that was 
cherished by his family and community. His wife, Millie Powell, has 
been a valued member of the Congressional staff of the Second District 
and this is a loss for us all.

                   Obituary of Lewis Earl Powell, Jr.

        Lewis Earl Powell Jr., 78, of Cayce, left his earthly home 
     surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 22, 
     2021. He was born October 9, 1943, in Johnston, SC to the 
     late Cora Harris Powell and Lewis Earl Powell, Sr.
        Lewis was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He 
     was employed with 3M National Advertising for many years and 
     later the owner and operator of Powell Sign Company, Inc. His 
     kindness, generosity, and humor were known by all who knew 
     him.
        He is survived by his wife of 41 years Mildred ``Millie'' 
     Powell; his children: Teresa Rinder (Johnny), Dawn Kimura, 
     Kristian Hall (Michael), and Scott Dorsey (Victoria); 
     grandchildren: Joshua Rinder (Elizabeth), Jeremy Rinder 
     (Whitney), Amber McCormick (Rhett), Corali Kimura, Amelia 
     Kimura, Brandon Dorsey, and Brianna Dorsey; four great-
     grandchildren; his sister, Sandra Holmes; his brother, 
     Laverne (Carolyn) Powell; and a beloved sister-in-law, Wanda 
     Gunter. He was predeceased by his brother, Jimmy Powell; and 
     his sister, Sara Bryan.
        A private graveside service will be held at Celestial 
     Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made 
     to Prisma Health Hospice.
        The family wishes to thank the staff at Prisma Health 
     Hospice and extend our deepest graditude to Dr. Karin Jenkins 
     and nurse Freia W. for their compassionate care.

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