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
Gloria Hatchel says:
August 20, 2021
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Judy and family. Braxton was a dear friend and I am glad a had the privilege of nowing him and working with him at Treasury. I met Braxton when I was working at the Commission for the Arts and he was with MASD. He did study of the Commission and visited the office frequently during that time. He also attended meetings and functions for the Commission. I worked closely with Braxton when he became the Director of Financial Policy and then the Deputy Treasurer. Everyone was excited when he was appointed Treasurer. No one deserved it more than Braxton. Braxton loved his family and was very proud of his daughters, sons-in-law, and expecially those precious grandchildren. After I retired I was fortunate to be one of Braxton’s lunch buddies. We had lunch the end of March and he told me the story of him visiting a friend in the hospital who was dying. The friend told him he had one regret in life and that was not spending alot of time with his family. Braxton said he thought about that on his way home and when he got home he told Judy, "we are going to take that trip to Englad that we have been thinking about and we are taking the girls with us. That was a touching story.
Frederick Meltzer says:
August 20, 2021
Although my interaction with Braxton was hampered by time and distance, I was most impressed by his leadership and command of his responsibilities.
His participation with the Treasurer’s of the other Southeastern states will be remebered and appreciated for years to come.
Barb Layman says:
August 20, 2021
Judy and family, my sincere sympathy to all of you. Braxton was a great boss and mentor to me some years ago and I’ve always respected and appreciated his honesty and fairness. I grew up "orange and blue" so we loved to kid each other about his Hokie-ness. He will be so missed. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this tough time.
Joette Levine and JPMorgan Colleagues says:
August 20, 2021
Braxton, you will remain in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Ellen Coates says:
August 20, 2021
My heart goes out to you, Braxton’s family, in your time of loss. Because of Braxton’s warm and friendly personality, compassion, love of life and family, and his dedication to the Department of Treasury and public service, his loss will be felt by many and for a long time. Braxton understood the role of counsel and was a wonderful client to represent. Remember that the Hokies did not lose a # 1 fan; they gained a guardian angel. It is comforting to know that the same can be said for his family at home and at Treasury.