Obituary of Frank Powell Sr.

Frank Powell Sr. 86, was born on September 17, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1955. Frank went to heaven on September 28, 2014 to meet his Lord. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper during World War II Frank earned the Victory medal and the Army Occupational medal in Japan. Frank also served in the United States Marines during the Korean War where he earned the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He served as a Presidential Guard. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an usher of his Church. Frank retired from Sears after 35 years of service as a Home Improvement salesman. Frank was predeceased by his son Michael and daughter Christina. Also his good friend of 45 years Bill W. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Patricia also children Karon McGarva, Kim Pharis (Bill), Barbara Melcolm (Bobby), Nancy Bundy (Billy) and Frank Powell Jr. (Tessa). Frank is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and 16 ½ great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, October 2, 2014 for a vigil service, where eulogies can be presented, it will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9800 Baymeadows Rd. At 1:00pm on Saturday, October 4, 2014 a funeral Mass will be held at the same church followed by a luncheon. At 4:30pm a graveside service will be held at the Arlington Cemetery following the luncheon.