Carmel Lester Powell, age 86, of Clarkson, KY passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center in Leitchfield, KY, the day
of the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem.

He was born on April 5, 1934 in Pearman, KY, the son of the late Ernest and Deltha Caswell Powell. Carmel was married to his wife, Orvilla, for 64 years. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carmel graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy in 1957 maintained an active pharmacist license until his death.
He was a founder and former co-owner of Midway Pharmacy in Clarkson.  After retiring from Midway Pharmacy, he worked as a relief pharmacist through December of 2019.  Carmel set a Christian example by helping everyone around him.  He also enjoyed genealogy and cooking.  He was a member of the Grayson County Historical Society and was on the Grayson County Hospital Public District Board since his appointment in 1999.Carmel was saved at the age of 14 at Broadford Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served many years as a Sunday School teacher.

Carmel is survived by his wife, Orvilla Craddock Powell; two daughters, Sandra Hill (James) of Clarkson and Sharon Sloan (Rick) of Leitchfield; one son, Bob Powell (Dana) of Leitchfield; nine grandchildren, Domini Powell, Jacob Powell, Luke Sloan, Seth Sloan, Lydia Higdon (Johnathan), Casey Sloan, Caitlin Smith (Jared), Hannah Martin (Cameron), and Hallie Powell; four great-grandchildren, Elijah Powell, Ella Higdon, Jonah Higdon, and Jade Higdon
and a bonus great-grandson, Jordan Smith; one brother, Glenuel Powell of Clarkson; many loving relatives and special friends and a special grand-dog, Penny. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Everett Powell; four sisters, Jewelene, Laverne, and Laveda Powell and Winnie Reams; one brother, Ellery Powell.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020, at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Clarkson. Bro. Freddie Vertrees will be officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Monday at which time he will be moved to the church for services.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that anyone that wants, contribute to a one-time scholarship to be awarded to a Clarkson Redhawk student to be received upon graduation from high school. Make checks payable to Carmel Powell Scholarship Fund at the Grayson County High School 340 Schoolhouse Rd., Leitchfield KY 42754

The family would love to hear any special thoughts, experiences, or "Carmelisms" from anyone who knew him. There will be a "memory box" at visitation for those who want to leave their comments. For those not able to attend, the family would love for others to leave notes of their memories on Carmel's facebook page or on the space provided on Dermitt's website.

It has been recommended due to the virus and medical concerns that the funeral be for family only.