Harry Jack Powers age 87 of New Paintsville Road, Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. The family is deeply sadden by his death. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Richmond and Alma Powers. He attended Oil Springs High School where he was active in basketball, baseball, and was a member of FFA. He graduated as valedictorian of his senior class in 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. He retired from Ashland Oil after fifty-eight years of employment. Harry was married to Opal Fay (Howard) on February 13, 1958, and the two shared sixty-three wonderful years of marriage. Both Harry and his dad were proud members of the Masonic Lodge. He was an active member of the Litteral Fork United Baptist Church, Salyersville, Kentucky and loved spending time with church friends and family.
He is survived by his wife Opal Powers, his sister, Freda Powers Wilcox of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. Three brothers, Edwin (Shirley) Powers of Raceland, Kentucky, Charles (Connie) Powers of Flatwoods, Kentucky, Gary (Brenda) Powers of Edson, Ohio. Two sisters in-laws Lena Rogerson of Salyersville, Kentucky, Brenda (Kelton) Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, great-great nephews, great-great nieces, and an abundance of friends. We will all miss him more than words can say.
In addition to his parents and grandparents, he is preceded in death by seven brothers-in-laws, and two sister-in-laws.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 28, 2021 from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel with C.J. Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Highlands Memorial Park in Staffordsville, Kentucky. Friends may visit the funeral home Friday, August 27, 2021 from 6:00 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. and any time prior to funeral services.
Military Rites will be given by the Salyersville D.A.V. Chapter 15 the day of service.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
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