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Rev Edward “Red” Powell

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Rev Edward “Red” Powell

Birth
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA
Death
26 Nov 2020 (aged 63)
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA GPS-Latitude: 30.3979883, Longitude: -88.905375
Plot
Addition 11, Block A, Plot ??
Memorial ID
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Mr. Edward “Rev Red” Powell, age 63, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Mr. Powell was born in Biloxi, a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a longtime radio personality on the MS Gulf Coast and was known for appearing in many Mardi Gras parades. While he overcame some health issues later in life, his death was sudden.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Powell, Sr. and Gloria Powell; and brother, Patrick Anthony Thornton. Survivors include his son, Edward Powell III; sister, Darlene Monk; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

We want to give Rev Red the memorial he deserves, to honor his memory and to say our last goodbyes. A fundraiser has been set up to help cover funeral expenses. Donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/f/revs-funeral/donate

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Nativity B.V.M. at 3pm. Friends may visit 1:30-3pm. Burial will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Powell family.
Mr. Edward “Rev Red” Powell, age 63, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Mr. Powell was born in Biloxi, a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a longtime radio personality on the MS Gulf Coast and was known for appearing in many Mardi Gras parades. While he overcame some health issues later in life, his death was sudden.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Powell, Sr. and Gloria Powell; and brother, Patrick Anthony Thornton. Survivors include his son, Edward Powell III; sister, Darlene Monk; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

We want to give Rev Red the memorial he deserves, to honor his memory and to say our last goodbyes. A fundraiser has been set up to help cover funeral expenses. Donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/f/revs-funeral/donate

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Nativity B.V.M. at 3pm. Friends may visit 1:30-3pm. Burial will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Powell family.


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  • Created by: raoul
  • Added: Nov 30, 2020
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219198558/edward-powell: accessed ), memorial page for Rev Edward “Red” Powell (6 May 1957–26 Nov 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 219198558, citing Biloxi City Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by raoul (contributor 47260853).