William W. Powell

Of Milwaukee. Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the age of 67. Beloved husband and best friend for 37 years to Joann (nee Wertenberg). Dearest father of Kellie (Alan) Silva and William (Rondrea) Powell, Jr. Special brother of Robert Dent, Alma (Winston) Pittman, Joyce Clifton, Lois Powell and Barbara (Franklin) Cooper. Also survived by grandchildren, a great granddaughter, nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita (nee Hudson) Powell Dent; brothers, Adolph and Percy Powell; sisters, Velma (nee Dent) Martin and Sarah (nee Powell) Brooks. William demonstrated his faith at Bethel AME Church in Yazoo City, Mississippi and attended Jackson State University, where he played football. Visitation at the Funeral Home Friday, April 3, 2009, 4-6:45 PM. Funeral Servivce 7 PM. Private interment Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Wisconsin Humane Society or Second Harvest. "You are, and always will be, the love of my life" – Joann