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Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 31, 2014.

Jonathan Dixie Powers

December 1, 1936 – August 25, 2014

Jonathan Dixie Powers, 77 passed away peacefully at his home in Plano Texas surrounded by family after

a long battle with lung problems. He was born December 1, 1936 in Winamac, Indiana, a son of the late Thurman Earl and Ethel Kuntz. Dixie grew up in South Bend, Indiana and graduated from Riley High School and continued his education at Indiana University where he graduated with honors with a degree in Radio-Television Creative Writing. On Jan 2, 1960 he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Scott.

He served three years as a motion picture project officer in the United States Air Force. After his service he worked for Centron Corporation in Lawrence Kansas where he created educational films and produced films for many fortune 500 companies. He left Centron as General Manager in 1986. The last job of his career was at the Missouri Department of Conservation where he was Director of Public Affairs and enjoyed being the voice for the wonderful wildlife of Missouri. He and his wife enjoyed 20 years in Jefferson City. In 2006 he moved to Plano Texas where he and his wife could be near family and 2 of their 4 grandchildren.

Throughout his life he loved to fish. When it was too cold to fish, he loved woodworking. He took great pride in making pieces of furniture used by the family including 2 cradles for grandbabies. He was a voracious reader, a love for literature that he passed on to his family. For 54 years he showed the love of his life how much he cared and was always her best friend. He always put his family first and was his children's #1 fishing buddy, home-work checker, storyteller, project mentor, "leprechaun hunter", bedtime story-reader, and consoler.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Powers; 3 daughters, Julie Schoerke of Nashville, Diane Groves and husband Mark of Plano, and Jill Powers, formerly of Plano; 4 grandchildren, Chandler and Amanda Schoerke of Nashville, and Benjamin and Madeline Groves of Plano.

A private memorial service will be held September 6th. The family thanks Silverado Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to Dixie and the family, especially Winfred and Fortune. Also thanks to Dr. Schrader for his healthcare and always being there for Dixie. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Nature Conservancy in Arlington Virginia.

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Tizby Hunt-Ward

September 2, 2014

Dixie was one of the nicest people I've ever worked with. My condolences to his family.

ralph mizia

September 2, 2014

dixie was the first person I met when I came to Centron. It was a joy working with him. I was the new guy , but he immediately made me feel like one of the team, offering me positive advice and support. A class act. he will be missed.

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September 1, 2014

I have fond memories of our many years spent as colleagues working together at Centron Film Studios in Lawrence, Kansas.

My deepest sympathy to Shirley and their family.

Best Regards,

Douglas Poulter
Tomball, Texas

Marilyn&Dale Scannell

August 31, 2014

Dixie was a great friend and companion. Discussions with him always were stimulating and enjoyable. His laugh was infectious. He was one of the most creative people we have known. Knowing him improved our lives. We miss him.

Emerson & Betty Hazlett

August 31, 2014

What a wonderful guy. I loved working with him when he was at KU--one of the nicest guys I have ever known. And before he left Lawrence Betty and I had the great pleasure of being in a bridge group with him and his lovely wife. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley and the rest of his family. And we will miss his wonderful and humorous Christmas cards!! Emerson and Betty Hazlett

Mike Boring

August 31, 2014

I remember "Mr. Powers" who lived across the street on Providence when I was a kid. My sister and I often played with Julie, Diane, and Jill, riding bikes or acting out plays! Heartfelt sympathy to the whole family.

C. Krehbiel

August 31, 2014

Niece and family sending love and prayers from Nebraska.

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