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William Powers Obituary
He was a native of Cannelton, IN and Owensboro, KY. A graduate of U of L School of Medicine, he was a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of Christ Church United Methodist, a Navy veteran of World War II and a charter member of the Monday morning Donut Kastle Club for retired physicians.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Miller Powers; two sons, Dr William H Powers Jr. and Dr John D. Powers (Becky); three daughters, Linda (Dr. Jeff Jones), Karen (Mark Rhodes) and Mary Ellen (Brad Robison); 12 grandchildren; a sister, Martha Craycroft; and a family friend, J. Wm. Phelps.
A private service was held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Wayside Christian Mission.
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Sheri Dedas
April 18, 2011
To the Powers Family and Dr. Powers Jr. (Baby Powers - as we use to call you), My sympathies and prayers to the entire family. Dr. Powers was a wonderful person to work with in surgery - though he was quiet ... when we joked with him - he would give us a sly look and slight smirk and all the nurses knew he was listening and silently laughing with us. A caring physician and a pleasure to be around ... all the nurses loved him and he will be sadly missed. Though he didn't deliver me, I feel as though he was largely responsible in "raising" me to be the nurse I am today. I pray that he is saying "Hello" to all my friends and family in Heaven and that his family will find comfort knowing that he is taken care of. God Bless you Dr. Powers - The "Old Methodist" Hospital Crew will miss you.
Linda Losey
April 15, 2011
My sympathies to the Power's family.. he delivered all 3 of my kids and was the kindest man ever.. I know he will be missed.. my thoughts and prayers to all of you.
He Watches Over Us
Ellen Tincher
April 14, 2011
To the Powers Family, May the Peace and love of our Savior be with you all during these difficult times..I will always remember him and had the pleasure of waiting on you all.It sadden my heart to know that I lost a friend. But to know that he's in a much better place.My Prayers are with you all.
Debbie
April 14, 2011
He was a wonderful physician, like most of the "old Methodist Evangelical" physicians. He delivered my children. Take pride in how many families he touched.
Mary Mohlenkamp
April 14, 2011
Dr. Powers,
My very deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. Your dad was a great friend and caregiver to my mother and he helped deliver me, so I can be your patient today! How beautiful is the circle of life...
Mike Howard
April 14, 2011
To the Powers Family, from the family out West. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Rose Jean Powers, OSU
April 14, 2011
Dear Mary and family,
Please know that the Breckenridge County part of the Powers family are saddened (and surprised) to learn of William Harold's death. His surprise letter to me a couple of years ago and news in it that he was "still mowing
his yard" makes me think that he was a man who really enjoyed the simple things of life and enjoyed "living" in general.
On the rare occasions that our paths crossed he always expressed great love of and pride in his family. Please know you will all be in my prayers as you grief his death. Sr. Rose Jean Powers (Everett and Eva Mae's daughter)
Cecelia Swinney
April 14, 2011
To all the Powers family...Dr. Powers was a wonderful doctor and a kind human being. He delivered all 3 of my children in the 70's correctly guessing boy or girl before ultrasounds were common. We all got a kick out of his bet with the anesthesiologist in the delivery room in 1979 when he was proven correct once again after the birth of my third child. I will always remember Dr. Powers with a smile.
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