James Braxton Powell
Passed: May 02, 2010
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James Braxton Powell
Passed: May 02, 2010
Obituary
Powell, James Braxton, 65, of Chesterfield, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Emmett, Sr. and Wells Hill Powell. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Judy Scott Powell; beloved daughters, Christina P. Jenkins and husband Frank, Kendall P. Odorizzi and husband Greg; three grandchildren, Blake Thomas Jenkins, Jordan Alexandra Jenkins, and Sally Jane Odorizzi; brother, William Emmett Powell, Jr. and wife Roberta. Mr. Powell worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia for 41 years, most recently serving as State Treasurer as appointed by Governor Tim Kaine. Braxton received commendations from Governors Gerald Baliles, James Gilmore, and Mark Warner for his hard work and dedication to the Commonwealth. He was Vice President of the Southern Region of the National Association of State Treasurers. Braxton was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and an alumnus and avid fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies. Committed to the idea of public service, he served on various boards including the Virginia College Savings Plan, Virginia Housing Development Authority, and Virginia Port Authority. Pop, your sense of humor and love of life will be sorely missed by all of us lucky enough to call you colleague, friend, and family. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Morrissett Funeral Home, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte. 10). A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 6600 Greenyard Road, Chesterfield. Interment is private. The family suggests donations to American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.
40 responses to James Braxton Powell
Dana Rosenzweig says:
August 20, 2021
A GREAT guy, who will be fondly missed– especially his devotion to family, VT, and of course his wonderful sense humor– including the annual flopping Christmas hat.
With Sympathy
Dana
Ann Thornton Coble says:
August 20, 2021
Judy, I extend my deepest sympathies to you and the entire family. It was an honor and privilege to have worked with Braxton. I will forever treasure the fond memories I have of him. Not long after DRM joined the Treasury family, Braxton dropped by my office late one Friday afternoon and chatted. We soon discovered that he had gone to school with my cousins in Suffolk and that my aunt and uncle were regular customers of his father’s business. He even brought in a high school yearbook to show me, and he often asked about my cousins. The personal touch was simply great. He also took an interest in the cases our division had going on. Before he retired he asked to play a role in the next mock trial we put on. I regret we did not have that occasion. But his spirit will be there the next time we do a mock trial.
Jay Alexander says:
August 20, 2021
To Braxton’s loved ones, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a kind soul and a pleasure to work with for nearly 10 years.
Douglas Densmore says:
August 20, 2021
As a member of the Treasury Board I had the great honor and pleasure of serving with Braxton as State Treasurer. I will always remember Braxton’s leadership, dedication,and professionalism. I considered him a friend as well as a colleague and always enjoyed sharing our mutual love for the Hokies.I will miss him.
Paul Jungquist says:
August 20, 2021
My sympathies to all at Treasury on the loss of this dedicated public servant and family member.