Willie R. "Slick" Pow
Cherryville - Mr. Willie R. "Slick" Pow, 74, of 507 N. Elm St., passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House in Kings Mountain.
Slick was born in Greenwood, SC on February 15, 1941 a son of the late Willie R. Pow, Sr. and Floriee "Flo" Able Boyles. He was retired as a truck driver from Carolina Freight and G & P Trucking and after retirement worked for the City of Cherryville. Slick was a member of First Baptist Church in Cherryville. He was also a member of Cherryville Masonic Lodge #505 A.F. & A.M., Charlotte Scottish Rite Bodies, Oasis Shrine Temple and Cherryville Shrine Club. Slick enjoyed playing his guitar, singing and entertaining people. He served in the U.S. Air Force.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by son, Chuck Pow.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Linda Daves Pow, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law Dana Brittain and Shane of Cherryille; three sisters Patsy Deloach of Greenwood, SC, Judy Dellinger of Crouse, and JoHayes of Cherryville; grandchildren, Dana Pow of Concord and Christian Brittain of Cherryville; great-grandchidlren, Aryssa and Dayl'e Pow; special family members, John Silveri, Laura Ann Owings and husband Andy.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 18, 2016 from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at First Baptist Church in Cherryville.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00PM at First Baptsit Church in Cherryville, with Dr. Vince Hefner officiating.
Miltary Rites will be provided by Cherryville American Legion Post 100 Honor Guard and Masonic Rites by Cherryville Masonic Lodge #505 A.F. & A.M.
Burial will be Private.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 or to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605
A guest register is available at www.stameycherryvillefuneralhome.com
Stamey-Cherryville Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Pow.
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