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
Tracy L. Clemons, Sr. says:
August 20, 2021
My sincerest sympathies to Judy and the family. Braxton was a jewel that brought true joy & happiness to all who knew him.
I count it a blessing to have had the pleasuer to know & work with him for these 22 years. My life AND that of my son TJ, have been truly enriched by this wonderful man. GO HOKIES!!!
Jacinda Hardy says:
August 20, 2021
To the Powell Family,
I would like to extend my deepest and warmest condelences.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you all find strength and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Jim Womack says:
August 20, 2021
I first met Braxton many years ago when I was a manager for the State Internal Auditor’s office. I was asked to help with an audit. Braxton’s good cheer and positive attitude impressed all of us working on the project. It was more fun than it might have been.
Over the years those of us on the project kept in touch from time to time. Eventually I came to work for him, confident that I would enjoy the experience. Braxton was a wonderful man, who demonstrated compassion, humor and fairness to everyone.
Janet Carpenter says:
August 20, 2021
Braxton was one of a kind and extended warmth and kindness to all. I have been at Treasury for almost 29 years so he holds a very dear spot in my heart. He and my husband were football rivals (Mountainers and Hokies)which was always fun. He will be missed more than he probably would realize. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and please know that you will always have your Treasury family if you need to talk or need help with anything.
Harold Moore says:
August 20, 2021
Braxton, we’re really going to miss you. Although you had retired, you were still very much a part of Treasury and a great friend and mentor to me. I wish you did not have to go when you did, but I know you are in a good place now. I have tons of wonderful memories of you that I will keep with me in the years to come.