Death Certificate of Powell, Rufus Allen Rufus Allen Powell, age 74, was born 19 Apr 1894 in Virginia to George W. Powell and Catherine Spivey. He resided at 5409 Fairfax, Newport News, Virginia. He was widowed, spouse Helen Buxton Powell. He died 29 Apr 1968 at his residence in Newport News, Virginia. Cause of death was acute myocardial ischemia due to arteriosclerosis of coronary arteries. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Field | Value | |---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Full Name of Deceased | Rufus Allen Powell | | Date of Death | 29 Apr 1968 | | Age of Deceased | 74 years | | Sex | Male | | Color or Race | Cauc. | | Place of Death | 5409 Fairfax, Newport News, Virginia 23605 | | Usual Residence | 5409 Fairfax, Newport News, Virginia 23605 | | Name of Father | George W. Powell | | Name of Mother | Catherine Spivey | | Marital Status | Widowed | | Name of Spouse | Helen Buxton Powell | | Birthplace | Virginia | | Date of Birth | 19 Apr 1894 | | Occupation | Ret. Carpenter, State Hwy Dept | | Veteran | World War I | | Informant | James M. Powell, Son | | Immediate Cause of Death | Acute myocardial ischemia | | Interval between onset and death | Instant | | Due to | Arteriosclerosis of coronary arteries | | Interval between onset and death(2nd) | Unknown | | Autopsy | Yes | | Manner of Death | Natural | | Place of Burial | National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia | | Date of Burial | [Not Given] | | Funeral Director | Peninsula Funeral Home, Inc., Newport News,Va. | | Registrar | Name unclear (signature present) | | Date Record Filed | 8 May 1968 | | Medical Examiner | L.P. Graziano | | Date Signed by Medical Examiner | 6 May 1968 | | Registration Area Number | 916 | | Certificate Number | 456 | | State File Number | 68 011139 | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------