Bruce G. Powell, 59, of Frederick County, Virginia passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Winchester Medical Center.
Bruce was born in 1958 in Front Royal, Virginia, the son of the late John D. Powell, II and the late Betty J. Cary. He graduated from Ferrum College earning a Public Administration degree and then pursued and earned his Master’s Degree in Special Education from George Mason University. Bruce was a counselor with the Department of Rehabilitation Services in West Virginia. In his younger years Bruce enjoyed playing softball, was a competitive athlete and still passionately played tennis until his passing. He previously worked for Fairfax County Government and Schools for 18 years; was very outgoing, never met a stranger, loved golden retrievers, and trips to Key West, Florida. Bruce was a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church.
He married Janice “Jay” Powell on August 14, 1982 in New York.
Surviving with his loving wife of 35 years is a son, Gregory Allen Powell of New York, New York and a daughter, Meaghan Cathleen Powell of Winchester, Virginia; three brothers, John “Robbie” Dee Powell, III (Jan) of Charleston, West Virginia; Brian Gregory Powell (Kay) of Broadway, Virginia; and Mark Steven Powell (Pacita) of Broadway, Virginia; and his canine companion, Tybolt, beloved golden retriever.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday at Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, Stephenson, Virginia with Reverend Steven Melester officiating. A fellowship meal will follow the service at the church.
Memorial contributions in memory of Bruce may be made to GRREAT (Golden Retriever Rescue, Education and Training) P.O. Box 190, Merrifield, Virginia 22116.