George L. Powers' Obituary
George L. Powers, 64 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away on January 1, 2014. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, the son of the late PCCM George A. and Ruby Louise (Crook) Powers.
George had received his Master of Public Affairs Degree from North Carolina State University in 1977. He had served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Bigelow and the USS John F. Kennedy from January 1972 to February 1976. He retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1993 at the rank of Commander, and was a member of American Legion Post 581, Columbia, IL. He had also retired from the Internal Revenue Service where he developed Human Resource Reporting Applications.
Services
Private Family Graveside Services
With Full Military HonorsJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Interment
Jefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution Suggestions
In lieu of other types of gifts, donations are preferred to:
The Food Pantry at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 227 Goodhaven, Columbia, IL 62236, or St. Paul United Church of Christ - Building Fund, 127 N. St. Paul Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsLoving Partner, Jean Stroisch, and her two sons, Michael R. Stroisch, and Daniel (Emily) Stroisch, and a grandson, Henry Stroisch, all of Columbia, IL
Daughter, Laura Beth Powers of Raleigh, NC
Son, SSG Brian Laurin Powers of Ft. Benning, GA
Brother, Michael L. Powers of Baton Rouge, LA
Niece, Laurie Faye Powers of Baton Rouge, LA
Former Spouse, Mary C. Powers of Columbia, SC
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