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Johnny Powers

1943 - 2022

Johnny Powers obituary, 1943-2022, Smithville, ON

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

Johnny Powers Obituary

Johnny Powers, the celebrated professional wrestler, event promoter, television producer and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully at his home in Smithville, Ontario on December 30, 2022. Born Dennis Arnold Waters in Hamilton, Ontario on March 20, 1943, he is survived by wife Rosalee Doering, son Sean Powers and grandchildren Peyton and Storm, daughter-in-law Shelly Powers and granddaughter Sienna, sister Jackie Hammond (Ron), niece Michelle Silver (Tim) and grandnephew Jacob Burns. He is predeceased by his parents Vera and Arnold Waters and his son Kirk Powers who passed away in 2020.

A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Johnny Powers will be held in Spring 2023. To learn more about his personal and professional achievements, please visit his Wikipedia page.

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Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Jan. 7, 2023.

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Craig Wonnell

July 25, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of John´s passing. He was a great man. I am sorry to have lost contact with him. Rose, I hope you are doing well.

clare morton

February 13, 2023

I worked with John and Wally Dunk. I was married to Marty? I kept putting off calling John. Sorry

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Cheryll Harris

January 9, 2023

Rest In Peace, dear J.P.
Sincere condolences to Sean, Rosalee, and the entire "Powers" family.
May J.P.´s memory be for a blessing.
XO Cheryll

Samantha Miller

January 9, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nedra and Karl Francis

January 9, 2023

Our deepest condolences to you and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. RIP

Dale Bass

January 8, 2023

I have been in this business for going on 48 years. When I was growing up in Towanda Pennsylvania I was able to watch local wrestling out of Elmira New York. The wrestler I most loved to watch was the Champion Johnny Powers. Little did I know that I would myself get into this business. Years passed and I was able to finally be on a show with him. He had the biggest smile when I told him this. Many years have passed since that time and it does sadden me to hear this news.

Ross

January 8, 2023

First and foremost, my prayers and well wishes go out to the entire Powers Family. I attended many wrestling matches at the Cleveland Arena with my grand father, mom, and other family members during the 1970's. I also attended the Wrestling Superbowl at the old Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Johnny Powers had superhero status in Cleveland for a period of time in the 70's. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a Variety Club Telethon. As a youngster, I was in total awe. I met my hero. In 1972, he probably could have run for Mayor in Cleveland Ohio. Today, Pro Wrestling is mainstream, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Powers.

Greg Oliver

January 7, 2023

Thanks for all the stories through the years, JP. Rest in peace.

K J HOBBS

January 7, 2023

I FOLLOWED JOHNNY`S CAREER FROM THE EARLY 1970`S AS HE WRESTLED JOHNNY VALENTINE IN CLEVELAND. HE WAS MAJOR STAR IN JAPAN. I MET HIM AT THE WAKE FOR REGGIE LOVE . WHEN HE WALKED IN EVERYONE TOOK NOTICE. HE WAS HIGHLY RESPECTED. HE INTRODUCED PRO WRESTLING TO MAINLAND CHINA. GOD BLESS HIM.

Ron Hutchison

January 7, 2023

My heart aches from hearing this news. Rest in peace to a teacher, a legend, a friend. My sincerest condolences to Rosalee and the rest of JP's family and friends.

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