Richard L. Powell

Richard L. Powell age 82 died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his residence in Cleveland, TN.  He was born and raised in Petersburg, Va., and after serving his country in the United States Navy and also in the Navy reserve. He met and married Cleveland, TN.  native Rebecca Ann Craigmiles Powell. They were wed for over 54 years. During that time Mr. Powell worked as an X-ray technician at Boston Medical Center, and  he was also employed at New England Medical Center. Mr. Powell attended Petersburg High School and studied radiology technology at Northeastern University. He was brought up in the Episcopal Church. Along with being around family and friends, Mr. Richard and his wife Rebecca Ann enjoyed Boston Celtic basketball and were both serious Patriot Football Fans.

He is preceded in death by his mother Sarah Powell, sister, Norma Thompson, niece, Margaret Winfield ( Cecil), aunt and uncle Charles and Margaret Harris.

Along with his wife Rebecca Ann Craigmiles Powell who remained a constant caregiver, he is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Thomas Thompson(Denise), Sandra Taylor(Earl), Gregory Thompson(Lisa). Two cousins, Grace Todd, Linda Wilson(Marvin) and family. A host of great-nieces and nephews including Phillip Parham (Debra) and Corey Thompson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of M.D. Dotson and Sons Funeral Home – Cleveland, TN., with Rev. Rhonda Westfield officiating. Interment will follow the service in the veteran section of Fort Hill Cemetery in Cleveland, TN., with veteran honor guard ceremony.

The family will receive friends thirty minutes before the service at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.

M.D. Dotson & Sons Funeral Home will continue to be in compliance with COVID-19, mask are required at all times, and we will monitor for social distancing