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Jack Powers Obituary
Simpsonville - Jack Earl Powers, 84, of Simpsonville passed away at his home on Monday, April 30, 2018.
He was born in Woodruff, South Carolina, on February 21, 1934, to the late Boyce and Lydia Powers.
Jack is survived by his wife Audrey Turner Powers and his three daughters, Lynn Gibbs (Mike) of Simpsonville, SC, Libby Keller (Joel) of San Diego, CA, and Laura Rewis (Hank) of Fountain Inn, SC; four grandchildren, Laura Beth Medley (Brock), Spence Gibbs (Dawn), Madison & Sawyer Rewis; one great-granddaughter, Layton Powers Medley. In addition Jack is survived by a sister, Nelta Posey (Phillip) and predeceased by brothers, Kenneth and Wayne.
Jack was a graduate of Woodruff High School ('52) and Furman University ('56). He began his career with Milliken in Union, SC and moved to Simpsonville in 1959 to work for the CRYOVAC division of W.R. Grace & Co., where he retired after 37 years of service as Director, Human Resources.
Jack was a member of First Baptist Church Simpsonville where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher. Jack has remained a faithful alumus of Furman University having served as President of the Paladin Club, a member of the Alumni Board of Directors, and received the Furman University Alumni Service Award in 2003. Jack was an active member of the Greenville County School District Committee for Integration of Schools in the 1960s. He continued his public service by serving on numerous boards and committees, including Simpsonville and Greater Greenville YMCA, Greenville Chamber of Commerce, and South Greenville Fair & Horse Show Boards.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 3rd at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church Simpsonville. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 2:45 pm prior to the service. Members of the Steve Hiott Sunday School Class and their spouses and the Lydia Sunday School Class and their spouses are honorary attendants.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Simpsonville or Furman University.
Fletcher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Pat Grills
April 26, 2019
I find it so hard to believe that Jack has been gone a year! The first thing I thought of entering Timmons Arena this year was how much Jack would have enjoyed this past season! He was so instrumental in helping me as a young coach and teacher at Hillcrest!
Chris Dennis
October 28, 2018
Lynda and I are so sorry to hear this evening of Jacks passing.
I often recall our time in SC while working at Cryovac and the kindness of jack and Audry extended to us.
Jack was very influential in my early career with W.R. Grace and was an excellent teacher for me. He was also my friend and a friend to our children which we will always cherish.
May Jack rest in peace.
Our love to Audrey and family.
Tom Marchant
May 3, 2018
Always enjoyed knowing Jack during my time in the Legislature. He was always available to answer questions as they relatated to his industry!
Respectfully,
Tom Marchant
379 Golden Bear Drive, j-2
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Bruce Evans
May 3, 2018
Dear Audrey and Family,
I was saddened to hear the news yesterday of the passing of a beloved man, supporter and friend. Jack was "special"; the heart of a loving servant. He helped countless of people to aspire and reach their dreams. He will dearly be missed, but live long in my memory of the man that loved Simpsonville and Furman University. " - Matthew 25:21
'88 Hillcrest Graduate
'92 Furman Graduate
May 3, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Jack. will be missed. Praying for you and your family. Love Till and Mary Collins
Angie (Pepper) Brandt
May 2, 2018
Mrs. Powers, Libby & family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Mr. Jacks passing. I remember him fondly from my years in HHS chorus when Mrs. Libby taught us. He was always a ray of sunshine for me. He will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
May 2, 2018
Mrs. Audrey and girls, I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Jack's passing. My family has fond memories of the Powers and the girls from many years ago. I will hold each of you in my prayers.
Love and warm prayers,
Betty Palmer-Traynor
May 2, 2018
Jack and the entire family will always remain in my fondest memories! He was a huge influence in my teaching career, and I know his loss will be felt by thousands of people. If anyone has earned his heavenly reward it would be Jack! I will miss seeing him at Furman ballgames! My sincerest sympathy and love to each of you, Pat Grills
Tommy Norrell
May 2, 2018
Dearest friends:
You know you have my deepest sympathy.
The influence Jack has on me is simply too big to describe. He was and still is a role model of personal character and public leadership for me. One Sunday
in Sunday school he talked about the Greek origin of the word "ethics". It has stuck with me ever since.
No doubt because he lived the word as well as he spoke of it.
Lovingly,
Tom Norrell
Jack and Jo Ann Runyan
May 2, 2018
To the family, In my book there was no one as nice as Jack Powers. I worked for him at Cryovac and I never knew anyone as fair as he was. He always had a smile and a hello no matter where he was. I am so sorry to hear of his passing but one thing for sure he left this old world and went to a beautiful place. I know you will miss him but rest assured you will see him again someday. God Bless and give you peace.!!
Jack, Bobby and Leon
Barry Lee
May 2, 2018
Jack and Bobby Lee at a Furman Football Game
Barry Lee
May 2, 2018
Bonnie Fowler
May 2, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barry Lee
May 2, 2018
Dear Audrey and Family--
Our condolences and prayers go out to you. Jack was a beloved man, and was a great friend to our family for so many years. Our family is forever grateful to Jack for his wonderful friendship to my father for almost 60 years until his passing in 2016. What a blessing and encouragement Jack was to my mother and to us all during Dad's longtime illness. I also have so many fond memories of visiting with Jack (and laughing at his great humor) during Furman games! Our love to ALL OF YOU!
Mitch Carnell
May 2, 2018
Jack will be greatly misseed. We have been friends for most of our lives. My life is better because of knowing him.
Susan Fowler
May 1, 2018
Mrs. Audrey, Libby & family, Our thought and prayers are with you, so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Jack was a gentleman and very much loved. He will be greatly missed!
Lucinda Gates Watson
May 1, 2018
Audrey,Lynn,and family,
So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers to you.
Lucinda Gates Watson
Mary Hearne
May 1, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember talking to Jack Powers almost every week as he recruited awesome students for Furman. Love to you all.
James and Susan Hendrix
May 1, 2018
Jack had a profound impact on many many lives. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our prayers are with Audrey and the entire family. May God provide solace and peace to you all.
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