Daniel H. Powell

DANIEL HARRIS POWELL, son of Henrietta and Joe Powell, was born on March 9, 1922 in Camden, Alabama. On Thursday, November 15, 2001, God touched his hand and called him Home to rest.Daniel received his education in the Alabama Public Schools. He accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized in the family church in Alabama.He joined the U.S. Army in March, 1943 and served his country with honor during World War II, rising to the rank of Corporal. He was honorably discharged from the military in 1946, and became employed by the War Department of the Army, eventually landing a position at the National Security Agency where he worked for over 30 years until his retirement in January 1980. Daniel moved to Baltimore, Maryland in the late 1940's and was united in holy matrimony to Hattie Henrietta Ragin in 1949. He spent his life devoted to family, church and community and extended himself to all who knew him as a husband, father, friend, teacher, community leader and good neighbor. Daniel became a member of Fountain Baptist Church in the early 1950's and later became a member of Whitestone Baptist Church in 1961 where he was actively involved in church organizations as a Trustee, President of the Usher Board, and numerous other church activities. However, Daniel was best known for his community activism as President of the Ash-Co East/Coppin Heights Neighborhood Association and member of the Western District Police Community Relations Council. He was also a member of the Social Charity Club and is a lifetime member of the Hiram Grand Lodge. A strong proponent of neighborhood development, Daniel was instrumental in the selection of the Ash-Co East community as a site for revitalization by the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Baltimore. The effort was a partnership supported by Baltimore City's then Mayor Kurt Schmoke, who made the announcement at a press conference in front of Daniel and Hattie Powell's home in 1991. Daniel loved children and spent many hours mentoring, teaching and coaching all who came into his circle. Those who knew him will remember his wise counsel, caring spirit and sense of pride in all that he undertook.He leaves to cherish his memory; two sisters, Bessie M. Greenwood and Bessie Jones; brothers Walter Powell and Joe Powell; eight sisters-in-law, Lillie McKnight, Minnie Smith, Mattie Green and husband, Joe, Mamie Carter, Esther Berry, Rachel Washington, Grace Bennett and husband, Charles, and Mary Mouzon; and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

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Daniel H. Powell

March 9, 1922 - November 15, 2001