Ronnie Fred Powers, Sr.

MARION, VA

Ronnie Fred Powers, Sr. age 75 of Marion, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday November 23, 2020 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.

Ronnie was born in Smyth County to the late Vaughn & Hazel Powers. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Howard Richardson and Earl Powers, and sister and brother-in-law Ethel & Bud Ashby. Ronnie retired from H.S. Williams Construction after 47 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, going to flea markets, doing yard work, and watching westerns. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. He definitely was big supporter of Dale Earnhardt and enjoyed collecting #3 memorabilia. Ronnie dearly loved and cherished his extended family, stepchildren, step grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. He especially loved spending everyday with his dog Katie.

Ronnie is survived by his loving and caring fiancé Linda Dillman; sons Timothy (Rebecca) Dillman, and Ronnie Powers, Jr.; grandchildren Callum Dillman, Kendell Powers, Jacob Powers, Emma Barrett, and Addison Barrett; brothers Rev. Joe (Norma) Powers, Blaine (Wanda) Powers, and V.J. (Molly) Powers.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will only have a graveside funeral service at 2:00PM on Friday November 27, 2020 at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ernie Powers officiating. The family will have a private visitation at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Bethel Baptist Church, 1354 Red Stone Rd, Chilhowie, VA. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is serving the Powers Family.