Background
Powell, Robert Lee was born on January 22, 1888 in Covington County, Mississippi, United States. Son of John P. and Rosamond Francis (Chambers) Powell.
Powell, Robert Lee was born on January 22, 1888 in Covington County, Mississippi, United States. Son of John P. and Rosamond Francis (Chambers) Powell.
Student, South Mississippi College. Student, Mississippi College. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Howard-Payne College, 1930.
Pastor, various Southern cities, 1912-1931; pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Tacoma, 1932-1934; pastor, Temple Baptist Church, Tacoma, 1934-1962. Member executive county International Council Christian Church, American Council Christian Churches for Washington. Past chairman General Association Regular Baptist School, member county of 14.
Past chairman Glendawn Baptist Bible Camp, Auburn, Washington. Past member county Baptist Mid-Missions. Trustee Los Angeles baptist College and Seminary.
Volunteer chaplain War Department, World War I.
Married Altha Talbot, September 4, 1919. Children: Jurell (Mistress Jerry McCrorie), Mary-Beth (Mistress Peter J. Cran), Rosaltha.