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
Anastasia Flegas says:
August 20, 2021
Braxton was a kind, gentle man and a wonderful person to work with at the Treasury. It was an honor to know him. He will truly be missed. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Patricia Wilson says:
August 20, 2021
My thoughts and prays are with you during this time of your bereavement
He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory,
abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.
-Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Love
Pat Wilson, Treasury
David Von Moll says:
August 20, 2021
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Braxton’s family. Braxton was a great guy and I was priviledged to be able to work with him for many years. He was a true public servant and a joy to be around. I’ll miss him alot.
Sharon Miller says:
August 20, 2021
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time!
Connie Vaughan says:
August 20, 2021
Dear Judy, Kendall and Chrissy, I just want you all to know how sad it is to hear about Braxton’s passing and that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything at all that I can do. Bless you all, Love, Connie