Tarvell Powell

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TARVELL NELSON "TRAVELL" POWELL passed away on February 10, 2024, in Emerado, North Dakota. He was born on May 9, 1980, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Willie L. Powell and Philiper Skyler West-Powell. Tarvell was considered the “middle” child making his arrival only seconds after his twin brother Travis Powell. Five years later, he became big brother to his baby sister, Katrina Powell. During his childhood, he enjoyed playing football, singing in the youth choir at church and spending time with his family in Florida. 

Tarvell graduated from Madison Central High School in 1998.  Shortly after graduating, he joined the U.S. Army to pursue his dream of being a chef.  After getting injured while in the army, Tarvell decided to move to Minnesota to be closer to his twin brother. He continued his career as a chef while in Minnesota and later moved to North Dakota. Tarvell used his gift of cooking to spread comfort and joy to those he loved. Every year he would host friends who became family for Thanksgiving, and his annual Veterans BBQ at the park. 

He NEVER met a stranger, smile and laugh was contagious, hardworking, charming, protector, spoke his mind, and was fearless. He was a great big brother, son, father, cousin, nephew and friend. Tarvell shared his contagious smile and laugh with everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. He wasn’t afraid of anything, including speaking his mind. He was charming and protective. He loved his family and was a great son, brother, father, nephew, cousin and friend. He was preceded in death by his son, Avante’ Powell, nephew Damien Powell, his parents Willie and Philiper Powell and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

Tarvell leaves to cherish his life his children: Tiaja Powell, Malcolm Faulkner, Aijah Powell, Lamarquis Burkes, Marcus Powell and Alexander Powell, Siblings: Travis Powell, Sr. and Katrina Powell. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, niece, nephews, cousins and friends to remember him.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Amundson Funeral Home, 2975 S. 42nd St., Grand Forks.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service in the funeral home.