Howard Sidney Powers III, 72, of Chester, VA, died August 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Donna Alcock Powers; parents, Howard S. Powers Jr. and Eugenia A. Graham.
He is survived by his daughters: Rebecca Lynch, Amber Brown, Erin Bordeaux and Erica Getch: grandchildren, Marc, Tony, Megan, April, Jessica, Meleesa, Michael, Morganne, Mychaelyn, Brandin, Joshua, Campbell; six great grandchildren; siblings, Genie Mayhew, Billy Powers, Chris Powers, Danielle Powers, Justin Powers; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Howard retired from Phillip Morris after 32 years of service; he was a proud US Navy veteran. Howard was an avid boater, loved fast cars, and the outdoors, especially the river. In honor of his love of the outdoors, please dress casually (t-shirts and shorts are welcome).
A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morris & Son. Interment will follow at Dale Memorial Park Cemetery.