Jimmy-Powers, Sr.-Obituary

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Jimmy Powers, Sr.

Aug 18, 1942 - Jan 17, 2021 (Age 78)

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Mr. Jimmy you rode your Big Truck home one last time. Rest in Peace! To the family cherish the memories.

I’m going to miss seeing u in the morning and yelling Jimmy!!!!! And hearing you say there she is, where you been? I’m ready to get this truck loaded so I can get on down this road! I was your nurse, but u were much more than my patient! You were my buddy Mr. Jimmy!! Take your rest Big Guy! We’ll miss u at Hood! Rm#2 Sending prayers to his family ❤

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Prayers and thoughts of this wonderful family as we were at Chesbrough school as kids. Many fond memories. Take God in prayer. Gerald Hyde

My prayers and condolences to the family.

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

Our prayers and sympathies for the Powers family.

Joseph and Barbara Willie

Our deepest sympathy.

My deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Obituary

Jimmy's Obituary

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born August 18, 1942 in Stewart, MS and was 79 years of age. He is survived by 2 sons, Barry Powers and Jimmy Powers, Jr. and wife, Rebekah; 5 grandchildren, Cody, Dillon, Hannah, Austin, and Joshua Powers; 2 great-grandchildren, Dominick and Bella Powers; 2 brothers, Harold Powers and wife, Lola and George Powers, Jr. and wife, Gloria; 2 sisters, Mavis McKenny and Nancy Brouillette and husband, Gene; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Wilma Gene Powers; parents, George Powers, Sr. and Edna Gainer Powers; 1 brother, Robert Powers; 3 sisters, Norene Dempsey, Mary Brown, and Louise Campbell. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. Greg Stewart. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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