"Charlie & I became friends in the 6th grade. Boy, we did more than our share of wild and crazy things growing up. We had our ups & downs. Fight, laugh, cry and pray together. I aprreciate your love and kindness you've always shown to my parents & kids. Love you Brother. Rest in Peace. Your bone head brother Ed "
In loving memory of
Charles Powell
October 14, 1952 - January 4, 2015
Charles Powell, of Antigo, died Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Langlade Hospital. He was 62 years old. He was born on October 14, 1952 in Antigo, a son of Patrick and Mary (Knipp) Powell, Sr. He married Nancie Blahnik on July 17, 1971. The couple later divorced.
He was raised in Antigo. He was well known as a flooring installer, a trade he practiced for 35 years.
His hobbies included rebuilding cars, playing guitar and singing.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Shelley, Antigo, Shantel Powell, Weston; two sons, Jessie (Christine) Powell, Plymouth, David Powell, Appleton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Maxine (Paul) Meyer, Yvonne Poland, Mary Copps, Willma Luther, Thelma Paulson, Barbara (Earl) Roberts; three brothers, Jack (Penny) Powell, Patrick (Virginia) Powell, Jr., Pierre Powell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Thomas and Richard.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Gregory Dorsch officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Tributes
"Both my husband Rodney and I were friends with Charlie as were 2 of my brothers back in high school. Rode the school bus sometimes too. My mom used to let him stay at our house sometimes... I remember when he and one of my brothers came to our house with a whole car full of watermelons.. I believe my dad made them take them back after we ate one... He did have a wonderful sense of humor and a memorable smile. Blessings on his family.. Goodbye Charlie. "
"Charlie, a great man. He loved his family and his church. I have heard him sing and play his guitar. He was very good at his job. I remember him taking us all out to dinner for steak. He was fun and and loved to laugh. Our families went to church together. He spoke about God, his family, his friends"
"Charlie you will deeply missed. Charlie always knew how yo make us laugh. Charlie had a good heart always willing to help someone. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. "
"He did a good job on my flooring...he was a nice guy..condolences to his family and friends"
"Charlie, so sad to hear your gone. Charlie had a big heart. He would help anyone in need. Charlie moved me so many times when I was younger. I know I drove him crazy! Thank you Charlie for caring for my parents when they were sick as if they were your own. Thanks for the laughs and music. I take comfort that you arent suffering anymore. No doubt in heaven with the Lord! "
"A former brother-in-law and dear friend. He told me he was coming to Madison to install flooring, he asked where a good motel was as he would be here for a while, I told him there was no motel for him in Madison, he would be staying with my family. It was a good time, he remained my good friend always, I will miss you Charlie."
"I new charle when I was young and lived in Antigo with Sharon and Ed and Mary R.I.P Charle "
"He loved his family so much. I remember the music, he loved the music. The openness he had for me and Samantha coming from an outsider into the family. He treated us like his own and protected us. And who could forget his laugh and sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by many. Thank you Charlie for the great memories and the beautiful sky tonight; telling us your happy in heaven. Love you Charlie."
"Going to sure chuck. Chuck live down lived down the road from us. Sure going to miss him coming up to visit everyone and loved his jokes everyday last summer! We had great times chatting about his great work in auto body! Our condolences go out to chucks family."
"Chuck was a nice guy...We will miss seeing him out and about. The Family is in our Prayers..."
"My favorite memory of Charlie was listening to him and his boys play guitar / drums. He always made me feel welcome and part of the family.
Hugs of comfort & Wishes for peace to all who loved Charlie."
"So sorry to here we have lost a dear friend of many years. So many memories to hang on to though. We would be at his funeral if we were there, but will keep all his family in our thoughts and prayers. Will miss his sence of humor and great smile."
"I will miss you dearly, my old friend."
"Ok I have another one the day he learned how to play guitar and sing my moms (Gail Doser) favorite song back than Achey Breaky Heart he new how to play guitar and sing I loved listening to him "
"My most memorable memory of Charles is the day I married his son and when we had the dollar dance he had to keep dancing with with me his new daughter in law thank you for every thing you ever did for me "
"Charlie will be missed by many. He was such a down to earth person and could make anyone laugh. Prayers to all his family and friends and may they find peace in knowing that he is now with the Lord. Tammy Perrote"
"Charlie will be missed by many. He was such a down to earth person and could make anyone laugh. Prayers to all his family and friends and may they find peace in knowing that he is now with the Lord. Tammy Perrote"