Hershel Lee Powers

Hershel Lee Powers

Hershel Powers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 14, 2009.
Hershel Lee Powers CASTLEWOOD, Va. Hershel Lee Powers, 51, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was born in Wise County, Va.; son of the late James Garland Powers. He was a member of the Castlewood Fire and Rescue. He was a loving father and husband. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Powers; one daughter, Shanna Bailey and husband, Ryan of Dante, Va.; one son, Derek Powers "Dumpy" of Castlewood; one grandson, Leland Bailey "Beatle Bug"; mother, Virginia Salyers of Castlewood; one sister, Lora Dorton of Castlewood; one brother, Jim Powers of Church Hill, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Hershel Lee Powers will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Va., with the Rev. Bill Crawford and the Rev. Joe Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Castlewood, Va. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Va. Online condolences may be sent to the Powers family and a video tribute may be viewed at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Carol & Shelby Courtney

November 19, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Lucy (Greear) Barnes

November 18, 2009

Virginia & Family,

I was truly saddened to read about your beloved son, Hershel. I send my love, sincere sympathy and prayers.

I know you will miss him greatly. As you go forward in the days ahead do take care of yourself. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Now May God Bless you and yours.

Ginger Bush-Fletcher

November 16, 2009

I am so so saddened about Hershel's passing. He was a great greiend and member of our family and I will always remember him with wonderful memories. Jimmie and Virginia, my heart goes out to you. Sorry I couldn't come up from Florida to be there, but I certinly was there in spirit. Hershel was a good man, always helping others and I loved him dearly. Love, Ginger Bush Fletcher

Patricia Jackson/ Massie

November 15, 2009

To the powers family, i just read about Hershel and I am thinking and praying for the family. We go back a long time.Growed up together and played mamy times. Virginia, you were moms best friend (Allene Jackson). Im here for u all if u need me. I thought alot of Hershel even though we hardle saw each other. God will give you piece in ur hearts. Love to all.

Doug Breeding

November 14, 2009

I'm very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy Baker

November 14, 2009

I"m So Sorry To Hear About Hershel, He Was A Good Friend Of Mine.I Will Keep All Of You In My Prayers.

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