Floyd "Buck" Albert Powell, 79, of Suffolk, VA passed away August 18, 2008. He was born in Smithfield, VA the son of the late Harvey and Mary Valentine. He was a U.S. Army veteran after serving during the Korean War. Buck retired after 30 years as the grounds and building supervisor for V.D.O.T. He was a member of the Independence Christian Church in Ashland, VA and was also a member of the Suffolk Elks Lodge #685.

Buck is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and Jethro Darden of Suffolk, VA; grandchildren, Bernard, Dennis, and Billie Jean; step grandchildren, Everett and David; great grandchildren, Devin, Ashley, Chelsey, Brittany, John Jr., and Jordan; step great grandchildren, Matthew and Heather; sister, Susie Belle McNamara of Richmond, VA; foster sisters, Elizabeth Cannon of Ashland, VA, Kathleen DePanicis of Ashland, VA; foster brother, Russell Bumpass of Ashland, VA.

A graveside service will be held Friday, August 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Holly Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Charles W. Thompson officiating. Friends may join the family Thursday night from 7-8 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA, and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.