Photo courtesy of Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Inc. - Gretna
Apr 29, 1947 - Jan 29, 2025
So sorry to hear about Ernie's passing. He was a great friend and a terrific Police Officer. Soar on high with the Angels dear friend,. Until we meet again ~ Linda & Art Rahtes
Linda & Art Rahtes
February 03, 2025 | Mooresville, NC | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.love the Sevret family RIP Earnie
Kim Sevret
January 31, 2025 | Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ | Family
Ernie was a great cop and friend. We handled a lot back in the day. Enjoyed our snowmobile trips to Old Forge, New York, and all the great times we had.
Jerry Troiano
January 29, 2025 | Anderson, SC | Friend
Sorry to hear this he was a great guy RIP
Walter Lata
January 29, 2025 | BUDD LAKE, NJ
Ernest Alonzo Powers, Jr., age 77 of Gretna died Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born April 29, 1947 in Dover, NJ, he was a son of the late Ernest Alonzo Powers, Sr. and Eleanor Jean Hill Powers. He was predeceased by his wife, Irene Tierney Powers. Mr. Powers was a retired police officer with Mt. Olive Township, NJ, a retired member of Smith Mountain Lake Fire Boat and a retired member of the U.S. Coast Guard.
He is survived by one son, Ernie Powers and wife, Tina of Wilson, NC; one daughter, Tracey Warren and husband, John of Harristown, IL; one sister, Carol Black of Saxton, PA; and two granddaughters, Tierney Powers and Cailin Powers of Wilson, NC.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Donations in his name can be made to the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department, P.O. Box 889, Hardy, VA 24101 or online at www.SML.fireboats.com.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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