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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

John Sherman Powelson, Sr.

December 11, 1941- February 28, 2021

John Sherman Powelson, Sr., 79, of North Beach passed away February 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born December 11, 1941 in Washington, DC to Leslie E. and Emma Rhea (Giles) Powelson. Sherman grew up in Greenway in Southeast DC and graduated from Chamberlain High School. He then attended the University of the District of Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science. He worked for Judd and Detweiler Printing Company for 10 years before joining the Washington DC Fire Department in 1967. Sherman was employed as a firefighter and EMT for 26 years before retiring. He married Alicia Wiman in 1985 and they lived in Naylor Gardens in Southeast DC before moving to North Beach in 1994. Sherman was the current president of the Board of Directors for the Naylor Gardens Housing Cooperative. Sherman was a member of the Dyaks Social Club and the Emerald Society, a social group within the DC Fire Department. In his leisure time, he enjoyed traveling, reading, fishing, and watching movies.

Sherman is survived by his wife Alicia Wiman, children John Sherman Powelson, Jr. and his wife Kristen of Riva and Douglas Powelson and his wife Stacy Whitney of Crofton, grandchildren Bryanna Powelson of Crownsville, Edward Dicey of Riva, Ryan Powelson of Davidsonville, Alex Powelson of Crofton, Sara Powelson of Crofton, and Blake Powelson of Riva, and cousins Kenneth Ross, Jeffrey White, Jerry Aikens, and Bob Fisher and his wife Brenda.

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Visitation

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Services

  • Funeral Service

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

  • Private

Contributions

Heroes Inc.

1200 29th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20007

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Link:
https://heroes.org/

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    Gary Sullivan
    2 Mar 2021
    3:11pm

    My Deepest Condolences go out to you and your family Doug, sorry for your loss.

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    Tammy Pope
    2 Mar 2021
    4:37pm

    Please know that we are all here for you Doug, and let your family know that we are sending all our prayer and strength to get through this sad time. Please let us know if you need absolutely anything.

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    Hanover
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    Carolyn & Spencer Meade
    2 Mar 2021
    7:17pm

    Our deepest sympathy to Sherman’s family at this difficult time!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Sherman.

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    Brenda Fisher
    3 Mar 2021
    8:35am

    If tears would wash away my sadness, I would cry. A wonderful soul has left this world and left a big black hole. Sherman will be sorely missed… even though the distance between Concord, NC, and NORTH BEACH, MD is significant, we knew you were only a phone call away. Praying for family and friends.

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    Qaiser Imam
    3 Mar 2021
    8:59am

    Good morning Doug,
    Sorry to hear your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family.

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    Arputham Soosaimarian
    3 Mar 2021
    9:36am

    Doug,
    My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad.

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    John Dillow
    3 Mar 2021
    8:37pm

    Very sorry for the loss to you, and your family Doug.

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    Mary Ellen and John Mulligan
    4 Mar 2021
    10:35am

    So very sorry to hear of Sherman’s passing. We were classmates at Sousa Junior High and Chamberlain High. My brother Tommy was a member of the Dyak’s Social Club. My husband John is also a retired firefighter. Deepest sympathy to the family.

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    David Taylor
    4 Mar 2021
    9:57pm

    June and I are so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you when the time is right our door is open.

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    carlton e ford
    7 Mar 2021
    12:22pm

    To the Powelson Family, my wife and I send our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one (Sherman). And will keep the family lifted up in prayer.

    Beatrice & Carlton Ford

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    BOWIE
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    Martha
    7 Mar 2021
    5:06pm

    My sincere condolence to the family and friends. Sherman, someone who cared about people and enjoyed life. I will miss Shermans sense of humor and his kindness, I will miss him.
    My prayers for the family during this time.
    Sincerely, Martha Parker

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    Washington
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    Jabari Welch
    9 Mar 2021
    6:28pm

    On behalf of the entire Naylor Gardens Cooperative Housing Association and Board of Directors, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sherman Powelson. Sherman was a superb and dynamic leader and a colleague whom the community enjoyed working alongside under his leadership.

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    Washington
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    D.C.
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    Greg Vermeire
    29 Apr 2021
    11:41pm

    Sorry to hear of his passing!! He was a great friend to my brother Steve Vermeire!! And I know he will be missed by all.

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    Gary Sullivan
    2 Mar 2021
    3:11pm

    My Deepest Condolences go out to you and your family Doug, sorry for your loss.

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    Laurel
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Tammy Pope
    2 Mar 2021
    4:37pm

    Please know that we are all here for you Doug, and let your family know that we are sending all our prayer and strength to get through this sad time. Please let us know if you need absolutely anything.

    save
    City
    Hanover
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Carolyn & Spencer Meade
    2 Mar 2021
    7:17pm

    Our deepest sympathy to Sherman’s family at this difficult time!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Sherman.

    save
    City
    Brunswick
    State
    GA
    Reply
    Brenda Fisher
    3 Mar 2021
    8:35am

    If tears would wash away my sadness, I would cry. A wonderful soul has left this world and left a big black hole. Sherman will be sorely missed… even though the distance between Concord, NC, and NORTH BEACH, MD is significant, we knew you were only a phone call away. Praying for family and friends.

    save
    City
    Concord
    State
    NC
    Reply
    Qaiser Imam
    3 Mar 2021
    8:59am

    Good morning Doug,
    Sorry to hear your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family.

    save
    City
    Catonsville
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Arputham Soosaimarian
    3 Mar 2021
    9:36am

    Doug,
    My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad.

    save
    City
    Cockeysville
    State
    MD
    Reply
    John Dillow
    3 Mar 2021
    8:37pm

    Very sorry for the loss to you, and your family Doug.

    save
    City
    Bel Air
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Mary Ellen and John Mulligan
    4 Mar 2021
    10:35am

    So very sorry to hear of Sherman’s passing. We were classmates at Sousa Junior High and Chamberlain High. My brother Tommy was a member of the Dyak’s Social Club. My husband John is also a retired firefighter. Deepest sympathy to the family.

    save
    City
    Southport
    State
    NC
    Reply
    David Taylor
    4 Mar 2021
    9:57pm

    June and I are so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you when the time is right our door is open.

    save
    City
    Port St. Lucie
    State
    FL
    Reply
    carlton e ford
    7 Mar 2021
    12:22pm

    To the Powelson Family, my wife and I send our sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one (Sherman). And will keep the family lifted up in prayer.

    Beatrice & Carlton Ford

    save
    City
    BOWIE
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Martha
    7 Mar 2021
    5:06pm

    My sincere condolence to the family and friends. Sherman, someone who cared about people and enjoyed life. I will miss Shermans sense of humor and his kindness, I will miss him.
    My prayers for the family during this time.
    Sincerely, Martha Parker

    save
    City
    Washington
    State
    Dc
    Reply
    Jabari Welch
    9 Mar 2021
    6:28pm

    On behalf of the entire Naylor Gardens Cooperative Housing Association and Board of Directors, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sherman Powelson. Sherman was a superb and dynamic leader and a colleague whom the community enjoyed working alongside under his leadership.

    save
    City
    Washington
    State
    D.C.
    Reply
    Greg Vermeire
    29 Apr 2021
    11:41pm

    Sorry to hear of his passing!! He was a great friend to my brother Steve Vermeire!! And I know he will be missed by all.

    save
    City
    THE VILLAGES
    State
    FL
    Reply

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