Roy Carlton Powell, 83, passed away early Friday morning, October 14, 2016, at Brian Center in Eden.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, October 17, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Roy was born November 27, 1932 in Draper, NC, to the late Roy Wade Powell and Ollie Wray Powell.  He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills after 41 years of service.  Roy was a member of Church of the Living God.

He is survived by his daughter, Cyndi Bailey of Eden;  six grandchildren;  four great-grandchildren;  sister, Alice Stratton of Eden;  and brother, Talmadge Powell of Eden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Sutton and great-grandchild, Nina.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6 - 8 pm, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of Talmadge Powell, 104 Watkins Road in Stoneville.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com