This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.powell/7183/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charles "Chuck" Arnett Powell, 73, of Beverly, Ohio passed away at 6:59 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. He was born February 21, 1939 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Thomas and Thelma Wisehart Powell. He attended Zanesville (Ohio) High School and worked at a Zanesville lunch counter where he developed a love for the restaurant business. He later owned restaurants in Virginia and came back to Ohio and was the owner of Chuck's Country Kitchen in Beverly, Ohio and later the Blue Bell 50's Diner in McConnelsville, Ohio from 1989 to 2002. After retiring from there, he and his wife, Jamie, opened T's N Things and J & B Gently Used Furniture on Main Street, McConnelsville, OH. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Jamie; three sons, Michael and Troy of Virginia and Joshua of Beverly, Ohio; five daughters, Linda Nichols of Elston, VA, ChaCha of Roanoke, VA, Toya of North Carolina, Chazlie Peterman of Waterford, Ohio and Tunisha Powell of Beverly, OH; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Taylor Powell of Zanesville; two sisters, Zonabelle Huber of Centerville and Sylvia Dawson of McConnelsville, OH; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Davis, and one brother, Stratton Powell. According to his wishes, his body has been donated to Ohio University. There will be no calling hours, but there will be a Memorial service at the Waterford Nazarene Church at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 with Karl Kesselring officiating. McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly assisted the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.