Obituary of Douglas C. Powell

As Dexter Gordon once said "Jazz to me is a living music. It's a music that since its beginning has expressed the feelings, the dreams, hopes, of the people." Graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, class of 1952. Douglas Carter Powell, an original member of Bill Zickafoose and the Continentals. A musician and band leader who expressed his love for jazz all throughout Northern Virginia, took his final breath listening to Count Basie at age 80 on Tuesday May 20th, 2014. Douglas Carter Powell, will be remembered for his impromptu sense of humor and unforgettable passion for jazz. He is survived by his wife Liz Powell. His sisters Kay and Margaret. His children; James, Jeffrey, Elizabeth, Michael, and Brian. Grandchildren; Alex, Emily, Rachel, Brittany, Jessica, Tori, and great granddaughter; Alice. Friends and family will meet to celebrate his life stories, share/play music and some of his favorite food, Wednesday May 28th, 2-6pm at the Frying Pan Park Visitor Center Auditorium, located on West Ox Road, Herndon, VA.