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Ralph Averill "Rick" Powers Jr.

3/9/1936 - 4/17/2025

Ralph Averill "Rick" Powers Jr. obituary, 3/9/1936-4/17/2025, St. Simons Island, GA

BORN

3/9/1936

DIED

4/17/2025

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Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home

3321 Glynn Ave

Brunswick, Georgia

Ralph Powers Obituary

St. Simons Island, Ga. - Ralph "Rick" Averill Powers Jr., 89, of St. Simons Island, Ga., passed away peacefully April 17, 2025, attended by his loving family. Rick was Born March 9, 1936 in New London, the son of Ralph Averill Powers Sr. and Katharine Parker Powers.

Rick is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Barbara; his son Ralph A. Powers III; his daughters, Kristin P. Harkness and Jennifer P. Ligeti (George); his stepsons, Graham Fuller and Bradford Fuller; his stepdaughter Hollis Hunter Fuller; and his eight grandchildren: Katharine Van Egmond (Brett), Samantha Ligeti, Alexander Ligeti, Fenway Powers, Lilla Powers, Hunter Morris, Charlotte Morris and Lucie Morris.

A Memorial service celebrating Rick's life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, at St. Simons Presbyterian Church on St. Simons Island, Ga. For a complete obituary, please see https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/brunswick-ga/ralph-powers-12345594.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 27, 2025.

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Carol

May 1, 2025

Dear Barbara
I am sorry for your loss
I wish I could see you and give you the love you and your husband shared
God will be with you
I will always remember And appreciate you both for contributing to my life!

Susan LaPidus

April 29, 2025

I share your sorrow, Barb. May your memories make the next bays a little easier. Fondest thoughts.
Susan LaPidus

Roy "Te" Turner

April 26, 2025

May Rick rest in peace and rise and glory and enjoy playing those heavenly pipes.

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