Charles W. Powell was born Feb. 1, 1931 in Pottsville, AR to Julia and Ira Powell. 18 months later they moved to Tulsa where Charlie spent the rest of his life. In 1949 he married his wife, Nancy, who passed in 1997 They had three children Randy, Toby and Tawny. In 1955 Charlie opened C & C Tile and Carpet with a $500 loan from a friend. The business flourished and went on to take most of a block on Harvard. He sold it to employees and they continue to do well. In 1999 Charlie married Martha Barnes . They were both active members at First Baptist Church and met there. They both volunteered at the Caring Center there. Charlie loved Colorado and they made many trips there to the mountains. They loved to travel and made many trips in the USA and abroad. Charlie passed away on Monday, Oct 13 at St John's Hospital after complications from a fall six weeks prior. Survivors include : His wife Martha Powell, son Toby Powell, daughter Tawny Phillips, eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Services for Charlie will be Thursday at 10:30 at First Baptist Tulsa. Donations in his memory can be made to the Caring Center of First Baptist, a place he loved to serve. Legacy Touch Code: D9FCABCF