Deacon Powell

Deacon Thaddeus Powell Nashville, TN Age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Y.Z. & Gussie Powell, & son-in-law, Dexter Woodard.  He is survived by devoted wife, Clara R. Powell; children, Clarence (Alfreda) Powell, Denise Woodard, Sandra (Juan) Gipson & Joyce (Richard) Holt; 13 grand & 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Y. Z. Powell, Jr.; 4 sisters-in-law, a host of other relatives & friends.  Viewing Wednesday, 12-6 p.m., with family receiving friends 4-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Thursday, 11 a.m. - 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2412 Osage St. Pastor W.B. Armstrong, Eulogist. Interment Middle TN Veterans Cemetery. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, (615) 244-4755 Send flowers to the service of Deacon Powell