MULLINS — Mr. Jimmy Dale Powell, age 60, died Friday, February 20, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Powell was born in Marion County, son of the late Herbert Powell and Daisy Blanchard Powell. He was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran, having served his country in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Hardy Powell of the home; a son, Jimmy Dale Powell Jr. of Dillon; a step-daughter, Rhoda Hyatt of Nichols; three brothers, Billy Powell, Harold Powell, both of Camden, and Larry Powell of Santee; three sisters, Geraldine Strickland of Bethune, Cherry Williamson of Camden, and Jean Odom of Marion; and three grandchildren; as well as a special friend, Rudolph Elliott. Family will receive friends at Meares Funeral Home, Mullins SC on Saturday, February 21, 2009, from 7:00-9:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Meares Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Nichols. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins, at (843) 464-9543, is honored to serve the family of Mr. Powell. Please sign an online guest book at www.mearesfh.com. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62)