Carl S. Powell

Mr. Carl S. Powell, 77, of Hanson, KY died at 7:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at the West Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson. \ Born March 21, 1930 in Rocky Mount, NC he was the son of the late Robert Powell and Elizabeth Harrison Powell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Burnley Powell and one brother, William Idell Powell. \ He retired after 25 years as a Command Sgt. Major for the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War and the Viet Nam War where he served two tours. He received the Silver Star and the Air Medal. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He also retired from the U.S. Post Office & Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, KY. \ He is survived by one daughter, Judy Garrett of Louisville, KY; one sister, Elaine Battle of Rocky Mount, NC and one grandchild, Carlos Garrett of Louisville. \ Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Gerald Calhoun and Chaplain Sam Beeny officiating. Burial will follow in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. \ Memorial gifts may take the form of donations to the West KY Veterans Center Activities Center. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. \