Mr. Harold C. Powell
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Mr. Harold C. Powell

  • December 4, 1947 - January 3, 2012
  • Annapolis, Maryland
  • American Heart Association
    415 N. Charles Street
    Baltimore, MD 21201
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“Sue and Chris What is in a smile? A laugh? In Hal's case, the essence of a truely wonderfull man. My thought's and prayers to both of you. ...Read More » ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: Dennis Clark - Crownsville, MD

“Sue and the Powell family, I was sorry to hear of your loss last week. I met you both through my co-workers at the time, Julie O'Dell, Kevin...Read More » ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Dwayne Tillar - Bowie, MD

“Sue and Chris, My prayers are with you...just too soon for that beaming smile to depart the land. The picture in the paper just sums Hal up in...Read More » ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: Ann Woodall - Arnold, MD

“Sue and Chris Judy and I were so sorry to read about Hal's death and our thoughts and prayers with you both. If there is anything that I can do,...Read More » ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: Arthur and Judy Ebersberger - MD

“I will always remember Hal as a great and genuine guy, also my favorite person to get advice about quality beers. I think of Hal every time i see (or...Read More » ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: Brian Strawberry - Raleigh, NC

“Sue, Just wanted to pass on our thoughts and prayers to you and Chris. There are no words that I can say but know our hearts are with you both....Read More » ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: Sid and Becky Oaksmith - MD

“Dear Sue and Chris - Hal's smile and constant good cheer are the things Bob and I will never forget. Our last and best memories will be of his...Read More » ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: Bob and Barbara Brogan - Arnold, MD

“Sue, I am so saddened to hear of Hal's passing. I hold very dear memories of our times together, such that whenever I eat crabs and beer, they...Read More » ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Alan Wynne - Narragansett, RI

“Dear Sue and family: I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Hal was a wonderful man who was a credit to his profession. The Appraisal Institute,...Read More » ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Mary McGinnis - Chestertown, MD

“Sue Sending our deepest sympathy. Kevin and I will remember Hal with warmth, laughter and love. Thinking of you and your son Chris. Love ...Read More » ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: Laurie and Kevin Quinn - Mystic, CT

“Sue & Family, I was very saddened to hear about Hal's passing. He was working with me, Roy Relph, and Jack Connor on a matter involving the Appraisal...Read More » ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Steve Metzbower - Ellicott City, MD

“Sue, I just found out today about Hal's loss in Saturdays paper.Leslie and I send our deepest sympathies. I always enjoyed talking to you and Hal....Read More » ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: mitchell swerbilow - annapolis , MD

“To the Powell family Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking and praying for your family and your heavy heart. ...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: sharon Petrosky - severna park, MD

“There are no sadder times than when one loses those closest to the heart. And no one is closer to our heart than our mate. My deepest sympathy to...Read More » ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Sharon Flenner - Tampa, FL

“Dear Sue and Chris, Greg and I are thinking of you both and sending prayers and love love your way. We were just talking about you the other day...Read More » ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Kathy Cotten - Coronado, CA

“Thoughts n prayers with U both.PGeMt ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Ginny Russell Bell - Arnold, MD

“Dear Sue, Mike and I are so sorry to hear about Hal. We were just getting to know Hal and the two of you as a couple. We are sending all the...Read More » ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: Mike and Regina Mulligan - MD

“Dear Sue and Chris, We were so sorry to learn of Hal's passing. It's been too long since we last ran into each other and took time to catch up but,...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Susan Parker - Crownsville, MD

“Sue I was so sorry to hear about your loss of Hal. I remember you and Hal as being one of the first couples that I met when dating Kevin and how...Read More » ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: Marilyn Dooley - Arnold , MD

“Sue and Chris; I am still stunned by the news. Hal's patience, kindness and humor will be sorely missed by all. I will always regret not having...Read More » ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Dennis O'Mara - Annapolis, MD

“Dear Sue and Chris, We are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Hal. He was such a wonderful person and a true joy to be around. If...Read More » ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: Terry & Peter Ott - NJ

“Dear Sue and Chris, We were shocked by the news and are so sorry that Hal will no longer be part of our lives. He was always a helpful presence...Read More » ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Gail and Donald Kohn

“Dear Sue, my heart goes out to you and your son. I am so sorry to hear that you've lost Hal so suddenly. love, Michelle ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: Michelle Tullier Harder - friend


  • haha!
  • Anniversary in Carmel, CA.
  • A wonderful dinner with all of the Powell side of the family
  • Hal, Sue, and Chris in Florida

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Harold Capen Powell Hal Powell a longtime resident of Annapolis died on January 3rd at home from natural causes. Hal was born on December 4th 1947 in Greenwood, Mississippi, the first child of James and Dorothy Powell. The family moved to Maryland in 1958 where he was a member of the first graduating class of Dulaney Senior High School, in Timonium MD. He graduated from Gettysburg College in 1969. Hal then went to work for the State of Maryland Highway Administration as a right of way agent. After a short time with the State, he joined Maurice "Spade" Ogle and Gary Westholm to form Ogle, Powell & Westholm a real estate appraisal firm located in Annapolis. Hal continued earning appraisal accreditations and received his MAI (Member Appraisal Institute) in 1983. He served as President of the Baltimore Chapter of the Appraisal Institute in 1994. For over three and a half decades he was a highly respected appraisal expert and a principle in Powell & Westholm and Powell, Peabody & Associates appraisal firms. He retired to a consulting role in mid 2010. Hal enjoyed a full life of sharing his passions with his family and many friends. As a teen, he became a second generation Eagle Scout. Skills learned in becoming an Eagle Scout served him well in his love of the outdoors, camping, whitewater rafting and canoeing trips. He met his wife, Sue, on a whitewater raft trip in 1978. Hal loved traveling, both domestically and abroad. His foreign travel started in 1967 with a summer job in England, on the Isle of Wight. He returned to Europe many times over the years. He and Sue traveled extensively in the US and Canada. Many of Hal's travels involved attending auto races, a sport about which he was passionate – he attended LeMans, Formula One races, the Indy 500 and most recently the Baltimore Grand Prix. Hal was a devoted husband, father, brother, son and friend. He loved to cook and share his widely varying selections of beers with his family and friends. He had a ready smile that welcomed you to his home to share a meal he prepared on the grill. He had a love-hate relationship with the sport of golf while valuing the social aspect at the same time. He read voraciously, enjoying historical fiction and nonfiction. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Susan "Sue" Dietz Powell, his son, Christopher "Chris" Powell, his sister Penney Powell Stevens (Dick) of Severna Park, brother, James "Jim" Powell (Cindy) of Severna Park, sister-in-law Marsha (Claude) Crawford and nephews, Trent Stevens, Jamie Powell, Matt Stevens, David Powell and Cory Powell. A memorial service will be held for Hal on Thursday, January 12 at St. Margaret's Church, 1601 Pleasant Plains Road, Annapolis at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association http://bit.ly/z2UPQW .