Larry Gene Powell 51 of Tommy's Welding Shop Lane, Vale died Thursday, August 7, 2008. Born March 2, 1957 in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Perry Earl Powell and Betty Jean Taylor Powell of Lincolnton. He is survived by one daughter; Danielle Wise of Lincolnton, two sisters; Deborah Parker of Clinton, S.C., Phyllis Powell of Lincolnton, five brothers; Jim Powell of Vale, Perry Powell of Lincolnton, Jerry Powell of Iron Station, Toney Powell of Lincolnton, Johnny Powell of Clinton, S.C., and one granddaughter Alexis Gamble of Lincolnton. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Monday, August 11.