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Kenneth Powers Obituary
Kenneth Francis "KP" Powers, Jr.
May 31, 1949 - Feb. 24, 2022
MORAVIA - Kenneth Francis "KP" Powers, Jr., 72 of Moravia, NY died February 24, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.
Ken was born May 31, 1949 in Auburn, NY to Kenneth and Mabel (Cuddeback) Powers. He was a 1968 graduate of Moravia Central School and then served in the U.S.Army from 1969-1971 in VietNam.
Ken married Valerie Reynolds October 23, 1971 and together celebrated their 50th Anniversary last year.
He worked his entire life in construction of roads and buildings until his retirement due to health issues.
Ken was known as "KP" at the Clifford Galbraith V.F.W. Post 7127 where he was a Life Member and Past Commander. He enjoyed going to the post for comradeship and post functions.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, boating and his family.
He is survived by his wife Valerie; daughter Marcie (Ken) Morehouse; granddaughter Brittney; and grandson Ryan; also four sisters: Joyce VanLiew, Donna (Don) Oltz, Frances (Ken) Wilkinson and Bonnie Baker; one brother Richard; sister-in-law Vivian Reynolds; two brothers-in-law: Kevin (Vicki) Reynolds and Dave Green; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother Edward, his parents, three brothers-in-law: Ross Baker, Gary VanLiew and David Fredrichs; father and mother-in law Merton and Alice Reynolds; sister-in-law Vickie Green and nephew Scott Baker.
Ken will be remembered as a fun-seeking, hard working guy with a great sense of humor.
A Celebration of Life will be held 3:00 p.m. March 12, 2022 at the VFW Post 7127 with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the VFW Post 7127 of Moravia.
Arrangements are with the Wade Funeral & Cremation Services, Moravia.
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Don Oltz
March 13, 2022
Never forget our days building camp and the laugh's we had. And will miss Christmas Shopping with you
Hal Kehoe
March 6, 2022
So sorry to hear about Ken, Val...we were best of friends all through school. There's a silver lining around life's sad reality of death...a resurrection on a paradise earth of everlasting life! Our loving Creator promises that! Text me if you want...808.232.4320. Very best to you and your family.
Pete R Kelsey
March 4, 2022
Dear Val, I was very sorry to hear of Ken's passing.
I will always remember the kindness you both showed to Joanne & me while she was going through her treatments at Wilmot Cancer Treatment center. Hold on to your memories, they are precious.... Pete
Pete R Kelsey
March 4, 2022
Val & family, I am very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You & Ken were always so kind & caring to Joanne & me while she was going through her trials at Wilmot Cancer Center. Joanne remembered & spoke well of you both, and I will never forget how you made her time a little better. God bless you......... Pete
Joe Colella
March 1, 2022
Thank you for your service.
Syl Oliver
March 1, 2022
Thoughts and Prayersare with you daily especially by these hard days too .Kenny will be living on in All of you daily too
Love ya too
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