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Corby Lee Powers Jr., 73, of Elizabethtown, passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born Oct. 31, 1939, he was a native of Cloverport. He graduated from Frederick Fraize High School in 1957 with the honor of Salutatorian. Following graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Reserves, completing his training at Paris Island, N.C.
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Corby pursued a career in law enforcement, graduating from the Kentucky State Police Academy in 1961. During his police career, he served as an administrative sergeant at Post 4 in Elizabethtown. He was honored to be part of the Executive Security Detail in Frankfort under Governors Louie B. Nunn and Martha Layne Collins. Also, he served as part of the State Police Underwater Recovery Team and later was part of the Driver Testing Division. After 25 years with the Kentucky State Police, he retired in 1986. Corby was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, 100th USA Reception Battalion, which he joined in 1977. His unit was activated during Operation Desert Storm, which he proudly served, retiring in 1999.
After retirement, he held supervisory positions at Crucible Magnetics, A.P. Technoglass and the Hardin County Detention Center. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elizabethtown Lion's Club, serving as president from 1987-88.
Corby married Barbara Cofer on Sept. 1, 1973. They spent 40 happy years together enjoying vacations with family and attending University of Kentucky basketball games as avid fans. Corby also was a member of St. James Catholic Church.
A loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend, Corby will be missed by many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Corby Lee Powers Sr. and Mary Harris Powers; and two brothers, John Powers and Dean Powers.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Cofer Powers; a son, Rob Powers (Pamela) and a daughter, Carrie Powers Joy (Gary); four grandchildren, Kelsey Joy, Katie Joy, William Joy and Alan Powers; a brother, Gary Powers of Louisville; a sister, Martha Wilson of Hardinsburg; three sisters-in-law, Dee Powers of Cloverport and Bettye Yates (Gene) and Rusti Silverthorn (Bob), all of Louisville; and a mother-in-law, Agnes Cofer of Elizabethtown.
A Mass of Christian burial is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at St. James Catholic Church, 307 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown. Burial follows in St. James Catholic Cemetery on North Miles Street in Elizabethtown.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A prayer vigil is at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly Shelton
August 28, 2013
Mrs. Powers,
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your beloved husband. I always enjoyed taking care of him in the Cancer Care Center. May God comfort you & your family.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Vertrees
August 9, 2013
Corby was my sports hero at FFHS. I admired his basketball talents & I tried to be as great a player as he was. Much later, our paths crossed during the 1980's. We were working for the election of Martha Layne Collins as Governor . Corby was a Kentucky state trooper assigned to
provide her security. I really enjoyed reliving those memories we both had as Aces ! Corby is an outstanding example of what life in Cloverport & at FFHS was all about. My prayers are extended to the family & to so many other people that have been positively impacted by the life of Corby .
Albert ( Abby ) Chancellor
FFHS Class of 1961
Albert Chancellor
August 9, 2013
I was also a sergeant at Post 4 some years after Sgt. Powers. I heard so many of the personnel praise him and they missed him so. He must have been a very fine man/ trooper.
David Osborne
August 8, 2013
To the Powers family I send our deepest condolences from my family. May God ease your sadness. Corby was my first supervisor at the jail when I started my career many years ago. I often reflect on his many words of advice and wisdom on many issues that I have dealt with. His leadership and guidance demanded nothing but the best of what I could achieve.
Your legacy lives on brother so you can rest easy, those of us whose lives that you touched will carry the torch onward. Rest easy and God bless.
R. Reynolds
August 8, 2013
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.
August 8, 2013
Corby was a gentleman of the highest order who served honorably as a Kentucky State Police Officer. I extend condolences to his wonderful widow,Barbara, together with other family and his host of friends.RRT
R R Thomas
August 8, 2013
RIP Sarge!!!
William Claggett
August 8, 2013
Corby, we went through the State Police Academy at the same time and you were one of the most cheerful people I have ever known, knowing you has been a pleasure. RIP brot
August 8, 2013
It was great knowing you. Go In Peace Brother Trooper.
Sgt. D. K. Damrel, KSP (Ret)
August 8, 2013
Corby, I have been blessed to have met you and known you. Prayers are with you and your family. Some day we'lll cross paths again. May Our Father in Heaven watch over you and your family.
Michael Shaheen
August 8, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JERRY & CHERYL NOFSINGER
August 8, 2013
Hello Carrie and the entire Powers family , we want you to know that your in are prayers and your F.O.C.U.S Basketball Family loves and supports you in this difficult time.
Coach Bibb
Dajuan Bibb
August 8, 2013
Aug 7, 2013
Marine –Corby Lee Powers Jr.- Thank you for your service to God, the USA and USMC Reserves. The Marines of Ky-ana Det. #729 wishes to extend to your family our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved family member. Take Comfort in knowing that your Marine has taken leave from his earthly home to fulfill the ranks of Heaven's Detachment. Once a Marine always a Marine, Semper Fidelis. Billy G. Gividen, Chaplain #729
Billy Gividen
August 8, 2013
Corby was one of the real good guys,he will certainly be missed,prayers to the family.....Roy Wilham.
August 8, 2013
It saddens me to hear this. Sorry for your loss. He was a great person and always a pleasure when they would come to Beckys to eat. Thoughts and prayers to the family!
Laura Sims
August 8, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rita Wicks
August 8, 2013
Barb~ We are sorry for your loss. you and the family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Mary McCann
August 8, 2013
Dad,
I am so proud of you and the way you lived your life. I already feel the big hole your passing has left in our family. 'Till we meet again.
Rob
August 8, 2013
Betty Graham
August 7, 2013
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