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1939 - 2013
Arthur Art Lee Powers of Milton, WV, 74 years of age, passed away at home after losing his battle with Leukemia, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, with his loving family by his side. A memorial celebration of Art's life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Milton Baptist Church, Milton, WV. Arthur was born May 20, 1939 at Ashton, WV, a son of the late Donald and Bessie Martin Powers. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Geraldine Ashworth, and Dilla Jean Jenkins Given and his brothers, Lewis E. Powers and Donald Clinton Powers, Father-in-Law Kermit Blake and paternal Grandparents Henry and Elizabeth Powers. He is survived by the love of his life, Sharon Swan Powers of 47 years and his two sons Arthur L. Powers II and his wife Julie Wilt Powers, of Parkersburg, WV and Kermit Michael Powers, of Milton, WV, Grandchildren Micalah Danae and Kylie Lauren Powers both of Milton, WV and Blake Allen Powers of Parkersburg, WV, his brother, Norman Lester Powers and his sisters, Phyllis and husband John Hickman and Donna Marie Cooper all from Milton, WV, his Brother-in-Law Larry D. and Barbara Swan and mother-in-law Sylvia Swan Blake of Milton, WV as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and an amazing grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his Country in Germany, a retired Sheet Metal Worker of 50 years with Doughterty Company of Charleston, and was an Avid Golfer. He will be greatly missed by his golfing buddies. He loved to work in his wood shop, making beautiful furniture and working on his old cars. He graduated from Hannan High School in 1956, and was an active member of Milton Baptist Church, where he will be missed deeply. Private graveside services will be conducted at Milton Cemetery July 26, 2013 with Pastor Allen Stewart and a celebration of his life will be at Milton Baptist Church on July 27, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with a dinner immediately following. In lieu of flowers and gifts please consider donating Blood in his honor, on August 17 at Milton Baptist Church from 10 - 4 or donate to the local Red Cross. As a family we want to say a special thanks to our other family at the Cancer Unit of Cabell Huntington Hospital who has walked thru this fight each and every day. We will always be grateful to each of you for your hard work. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Jan Mccormick
janmccormick5@gmail.com
Saturday July 27, 2013 at
1:22 PM
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Dear, dear Sharon, so sorry to hear of the long days of illness and the death of your precious Art. Glad he is in the presence of our Lord! Praying for you and your family as you live life w/o Art. With love and remembrance of our hi school days! Janet Hinkle McCormick
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Tim Easter
Saturday July 27, 2013 at
11:22 AM
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Art was a friend and mentor to me I will miss him. I enjoyed our many years of golfing together. My prayers are with Arts family and I pray for comfort and joy knowing that he is with God and you will see him again someday. I am so glad I had a chance to visit just a few weeks ago and so sorry I cannot get back home for him celebration today.
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Richard Williams
Friday July 26, 2013 at
12:02 PM
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Art Powers was a giving man. It is amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit. Art did countless projects for his church, friends and people he sometimes didn't even know.
He got things done only to help others and not for any type of praise for himself. Art was a great example of how every man should live his life!
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Carolyn Parkins Campbell
Thursday July 25, 2013 at
5:00 PM
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Sharon,
I was so sorry to hear of Art's passing. But, I know it has been a long struggle.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Parkins Campbell
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Dana Walters
Thursday July 25, 2013 at
1:46 PM
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I was always proud to call him my uncle. He was just a wonderful man and I loved him. He will be missed for a long, long time.
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Montie & Linda Jenkins
whiteswann886@zoominternet.net
Thursday July 25, 2013 at
12:51 PM
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Montie and i send our deepest condolence and we send our Love and Prayers to all the family.
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Susan Harbour Johnson
susanj@fsb-wv.com
Thursday July 25, 2013 at
8:55 AM
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My prayers and sympathy to Sharon and your family. You were a very special lady in my life and I will always be grateful for your help and guidance as i grew up. God Bless and love. Susan
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Velma and Pete Ransburgh
Wednesday July 24, 2013 at
9:28 PM
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We are so sorry to hear the news. You will certainly be in our prayers. He was a great cousin. Velma & Pete
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Kara Rowan Gamble
Wednesday July 24, 2013 at
8:06 PM
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Sending love and prayers to the Powers' family during this time.
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