Alan Buchanan Powers

1944 - 2018

Alan Buchanan Powers

1944 - 2018

BORN

1944

DIED

2018

Alan Powers Obituary

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Alan was born on September 23, 1944 and passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Alan was a resident of North Carolina at the time of passing. Alan enlisted into the Army during the Vietnam War and became a flight instructor after he returned. A funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 9, 2018 at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with Father Brian Cook officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or to the American Cancer Society, 7027 Albert Pick Rd. Suite 104, Greensboro, NC 27409.

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Harry and Donna Snyder

July 3, 2018

Lynn, Ryan and Michael ... we are broken hearted to hear about our friend. Thank goodness we have so many wonderful, fun filled memories of Buck from those trips to that magic condo on Tybee Island. What laughter and love. May you all be comforted in the arms of those around you. Our special love, Harry and DonnazMtD6

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