William Charles (Bill) Powers passed away Aug. 14, 2018 at the age of 98. Bill was born to William C. and Helen M. (Kechler) Powers in Kansas City MO. He was a graduate of both Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst College. Bill served in the Army Air Corp during WWII in the European theatre.On July 1, 1950, he married Lorraine H. Monteil at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Bill worked at Proctor and Gamble for 42 years. He lived in Raytown MO and was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Bill was a mentor to Boy Scout Troop 283 for many years.
Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years; sons: Frank (Terry) of Holden MO, Rev. Joe Powers of St. Mark’s Church, Independence MO, Kevin (Barbara) of Olathe KS, Mark (Gretchen) of San Antonio TX and Karl of Lee’s Summit MO; daughters: Judy Powers and Linda Powers both of Lee’s Summit MO; grandchildren: Amy Powers, Emily Angel and Rachel White (Frank) and Joshua and Brigitte Powers (Mark); great-grandsons: Eli Angel and Skyler, Hunter and Valen White. He is also survived by his sisters: Helen Merrigan and Jean Carroll both of Lee’s Summit MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 9:30am - 10:30am on Sat., Aug. 18th followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes, 7009 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO. Burial to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
No flowers, please. Memorial contributions can be made to Boy Scout Troop 283, 8616 E. 80th Terr., Raytown, MO 64138. Online condolences to www.mcgilleysheil.com.
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