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POWERS, John DavidAge 58 of Smyrna, TN, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m., at Woodfin Funeral Chapel in Smyrna. Clint Morgan will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Powers is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Stewart Powers; brother, Fred H. Powers, Jr. of Smyrna; and his step-son, Michael Anthony Millspaugh of Smyrna. Mr. Powers was preceded in death by his parents, Fred H. Powers, Sr. and Barbara Ann Haynes Powers. Mr. Powers was born at Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna, TN in 1954. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Powers was a 1972 graduate of Smyrna High School and attended college at Middle Tennessee State University. He was retired from Bridgestone after 37 years. Mr. Powers was a former secretary of United Steel Workers Local 1055L, a Union Activist and an avid tennis player. Scott Smith, Dan Bailey, Larry Pierce, Rick Phillips, John Peterson, and Mike Bargatze will serve as Pallbearers. Clint Morgan, Bill Johnson and Bob Timmerman will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at WOODFIN FUNERAL CHAPEL in Smyrna, (615) 459-3254. Online condolences can be made at www.woodfinchapel.com
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Dave was a true friend. He was an excellet example of what a friend is. My life has been enriched by knowing David for the past 34 years. This world needs more people like David...loving, caring, humble. I will miss him very very much.
Dan Bailey
May 2, 2013
David was such a nice guy in High School, always friendly, always optimistic. I can see from what others wrote that he grew to be a good man. My prayers and condolences for his wife and brother and family. God bless!
Deborah Manfredini
May 1, 2013
My heart goes out to you. I've been there done that. My David and David was good friends at Bridgestone.He was a lot of help to me when I lost David.God will give you strength that you didn't know you had. He will help you get through it all.Time does heal but the lose is always there.God bless you.
Judy Griesinger
May 1, 2013
Sorry to hear of David's passing. A lot of good memories from our High School days. We lost contact over the years. Many thoughts and prayers for David and his family.
Steve Hosse
May 1, 2013
To Fred and Family:
The world has lost a wonderful human being this week. I think of
J.D. often, with fond memories of shared laughter, happy times.
So, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all who feel the loss of a good man, a patriot, a great friend; honest and peace loving. An
advocate for Mother Earth--God be with you all,
Patricia (Patty) Thomas
Patricia Thomas
April 30, 2013
MAY THE ALMIGHTY GOD COMFORT N STRENGTH YOUR FAMILY.TO HELP YOUR FAMILY THROUGH ALL YOUR PAIN N SORROWS HE LOVES YOU ALL.CHICAGO IL.
April 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss - you all are in our thoughts and prayers. David will be missed. I know he is at peace and Aunt Barbara and Mamaw Powers are taking good care of him.
Dolores Powers Bravo
April 30, 2013
The Stewarts Family sending prayers
April 30, 2013
SO blessed to have called him my uncle best boat driver Ive ever known.
Brittney Stewart
April 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss . I had worked with David at Bridgestone for 24 years . he was a good man & will be missed.
Jeff Taylor
April 30, 2013
My deepest regrets as his name brings up childhood memories of Little League and baseball in Smyrna.
Burt Nicholson
April 30, 2013
Bev and Fred, I was so sorry to learn of your loss. May God guide you both through this difficult time.
Brenda Martin
April 30, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. David will be missed. I have always thought of David and wished we had stayed in closer contact. I have many fond memorys of our youth in Smyrna and will always keep those close to my heart.
Michael Brauchi
April 30, 2013
Fred & family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of David. He always had a kind smile. May your memories of him help to bring you peace now and in the days ahead.
Donna & David Bucher
April 29, 2013
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