John Sherman Powelson, Sr.
December 11, 1941- February 28, 2021
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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.
Visitation
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
11:00 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
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2 Mar 2021
3:11pm
My Deepest Condolences go out to you and your family Doug, sorry for your loss.
City
Laurel
State
Maryland
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.
City
Hanover
State
Maryland
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.
City
Brunswick
State
GA
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.
City
Concord
State
NC
3 Mar 2021
8:59am
Good morning Doug,
Sorry to hear your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family.
City
Catonsville
State
Maryland
3 Mar 2021
9:36am
Doug,
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad.
City
Cockeysville
State
MD
3 Mar 2021
8:37pm
Very sorry for the loss to you, and your family Doug.
City
Bel Air
State
MD
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.
City
Southport
State
NC
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.
City
Port St. Lucie
State
FL
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
City
BOWIE
State
MD
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
City
Washington
State
Dc
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.
City
Washington
State
D.C.
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.
City
THE VILLAGES
State
FL
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My Deepest Condolences go out to you and your family Doug, sorry for your loss.
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.
Our deepest sympathy to Sherman’s family at this difficult time!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Sherman.
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.
Good morning Doug,
Sorry to hear your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Doug,
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad.
Very sorry for the loss to you, and your family Doug.
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.
June and I are so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you when the time is right our door is open.
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
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
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.
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.