Ronnie A Powell of Norfolk, VA passed away on Wednesday. May 11, 2022, at the age of 64. After several months of declining health, Ronnie died peacefully with his beloved wife Lena and their children by his side.
Ronnie was born in Norfolk, VA on May 12, 1957 to his mother Queenie E Chalmers. He was the youngest, of two sons. He graduated from Norview High School in 1975 and became a master electrician after his apprenticeship program at Norfolk Technical Center. In 1982 he joined the insurance business being a life, health, and annuities agent.
Early in his life his mother shared her love of God and the bible with him. That passion grew in his heart and in 1970 he was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Ronnie helped many in the community to learn about Jehovah his God and the many bible truths found in the bible. He became a spiritual father, grandfather, brother, son and mentor to the community and to his large family of faith.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his mother Queenie E Chalmers and his father Warner P Chalmers.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Lena Powell of 46 years; two sons, Ronnie Powell and William Powell; four daughters, Nena Powell, Shakera Powell, Tiffany Powell, and Aleshea Butterworth; one son-in-law Eric Butterworth; one brother, Jerome Powell; one sister-in-law Angelia Powell; five grandchildren, one aunt, and a host of nieces, nephews, extend family and friends.
