Matthew Jasper Powell

July 27, 1931 - August 29, 2021

Mr. Matthew Jasper "Buddy" Powell, 90, of Pageland, SC passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Lancaster, SC. Mr. Powell was born on July 27, 1931 in Manning, SC. Mr. Powell served his country in the US Army and US Air Force. He retired from Springs Industries as a Clothing Inspector. He loved to sing and dance. He always liked to be around people and visit with them. He is predeceased by both his parents and brother, Jessie Powell. Matthew "Buddy" Powell is survived by his wife, Ida Sims Horne of Pageland, SC; sons, David Powell and Ernest Powell both of McConnells, SC; step-sons, Mark Horne (Chris) of Pageland, SC and James F. Horne Jr. (Mary) of Manning, SC; step-daughters, Margie Pierce of Hartsville, SC and Teresa Small (Donald) of Lancaster, SC; grandson, Matthew Powell of McConnells, SC; numerous step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and step-great great grandchildren. The family will hold a private memorial service on their own at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Alzheimer's Association of South Carolina, 4124 Clemson Blvd Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621. Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com) is assisting the Powell family.