U.C. Powell

U.C. ‘Sonny’ Powell GREENVILLE — U.C. Sonny Powell, 75, of Greenville went to be with this heavenly Father at 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Muhlenberg County. He was a retired coal miner. Mr. Powell was a member of Mud River Union General Baptist Church in Belton and was active with the Hymns & Gospel Time Hour at the radio station for many years. He loved singing for his Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ethel Powell; and a sister, Hazel Lou Anderson. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Irene Powell of Greenville; a daughter, Devita (Donnie) Wood of Belton; grandchildren Jason Wood and Krista (Scott) Embry; great-grandchildren Katie, Harley, Casey, Shauna, Alivia and Nina; and lots of family and friends who loved him and will miss him. Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with the Rev. J.W. Haire officiating, assisted by the Rev. Brian Haire. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City. Visitation is after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.