Philip Powell

Philip Powell, 86, of Highlands, NC and Crawfordville, FL, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2019.  He was born June 12, 1933 in Hendersonville, TN to the late Charles Leslie Powell and Jean Rule Powell.

Mr. Powell was a carpenter and builder for many years.  He liked classic cars and street rods, and blue grass music. He had a love for hunting with and training coon dogs.   He was a member of the Gem City Car Club and a U. S. Army Veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Powell, who passed away 12 years ago.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Hendricks (Bryant) of Highlands, NC; a son, Charles Leslie Powell (Angie) of Crawfordville, FL; grandchildren, Hannah Kritzinger (Jacques), Joshua Bryant Hendricks, Jennafer Henderson (Logan) and Krista Powell; and a  great-grandchild, Madeline.

A celebration of life will be held at the Christ Church of the Valley in Cashiers, NC, Friday, October 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Powell family.  Online condolences are available at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.