Obituary Record

Powell, Elder Loray  -  September 12, 1997

Elder Loray Powell, 93, of Kiln, died Friday, Sept 12, 1997, in Pass Christian.

Elder Powell was born March 28, 1904, in Hancock County. He married Emma Gillum Oct. 20, 1928, and they moved to New York City, where they lived a number of years. During that time Powell was ordained a minister. They returned to Kiln where he pastored the Church of Deliverance Jesus Christ. He received numberous awards for his work in the ministry.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sylvester Powell and James Powell; and two sisters, Lillie Francis and Matilda Powell.

Survivors include his wife, Emma Lee Powell and a host of relatives and friends.

Burial was in Kiln Cemetery, Doyle's Funeral Home in Slidell was in charge of arrangements.

Source: unknown newspaper

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