Mr. Powers was born September 14, 1947 in Beaumont, Texas and was retired after many years at Cooper Tire. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Allen and Bagby Powers, Sr. and his brother Kermit F. "Skip" Gombert, Jr. Mr. Powers was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Texarkana, Texas, Knights of Columbus #1003 and Arkansas Elk Lodge and was past president of Texas Lone Star Ag Booster.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sherry Kay Chenault Powers of Texarkana, Arkansas and two daughters and sons-in-law, Jerra and Jason Giacomoni of Texarkana, Texas and Sarah and Chase Hurst of Texarkana, Arkansas; grandchildren Madison and Mason Giacomoni of Texarkana, Texas and a sister-in-law, Johanna Gombert of Round Rock, Texas and sister Debi Schulz of Ralls, Texas. He also leaves behind a number of other relatives and cherished lifelong friends.
A Memorial Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers donations or memorials may be made to American Heart Association or Hospice of Texarkana.
The family will be at their residence at 13675 Highway 296, Texarkana, Arkansas.
Online tributes may be sent to www.eastfuneralhomes.com
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