MU3 US Navy, Korea
Loving Husband Father and Jazz Musician
∼Robert Richmond Powers,” Bob” of Port Charlotte, Florida, joined the jazz band in the sky on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:15 a.m.
He was born to Fredrick Richmond Powers and Hazel Wilson Powers on June 16, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas. At the age of 17 he joined the National Guard. After completing his service with them, he joined the navy, 2 of his 6 years were spent on the USS Menifee, earning him two battle stars, serving as beach master, during the Korean War. When he returned, he attended the Navy School of Music in Washington .D.C. and played taps at Arlington National Cemetery. He began a lifelong musical career, Touring with Jazz combos on the west coast and continued playing jazz with his friends in southwest, Florida.
He graduated with a master’s degree in law from Indiana University and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from the conservatory of music in Missouri. He was the bugler for the honor guard, American Legion Post #110 and played taps at numerous military funerals
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Z. Pleasant Powers and his Children, Kelly (Mark) Heyde, Douglas Powers and his grandchildren, John Dudeck, Nickolas Dudeck, Lucas Heyde, Brittani Powers, Douglas Powers Jr. Haley Powers, Brady Powers and Bradly Powers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Jean Parsley.
Friends and acquaintances are invited to an open house at the family home, Sunday October 12, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 110, Honor Guard at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 941-743-5550 if you will attend.
Arrangements by Kays Ponger & uselton Funeral Home and cremation services. Port Charlotte Chapel. Please visit the online tribute for Robert Richmond Powers at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.
Loving Husband Father and Jazz Musician
∼Robert Richmond Powers,” Bob” of Port Charlotte, Florida, joined the jazz band in the sky on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:15 a.m.
He was born to Fredrick Richmond Powers and Hazel Wilson Powers on June 16, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas. At the age of 17 he joined the National Guard. After completing his service with them, he joined the navy, 2 of his 6 years were spent on the USS Menifee, earning him two battle stars, serving as beach master, during the Korean War. When he returned, he attended the Navy School of Music in Washington .D.C. and played taps at Arlington National Cemetery. He began a lifelong musical career, Touring with Jazz combos on the west coast and continued playing jazz with his friends in southwest, Florida.
He graduated with a master’s degree in law from Indiana University and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from the conservatory of music in Missouri. He was the bugler for the honor guard, American Legion Post #110 and played taps at numerous military funerals
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Z. Pleasant Powers and his Children, Kelly (Mark) Heyde, Douglas Powers and his grandchildren, John Dudeck, Nickolas Dudeck, Lucas Heyde, Brittani Powers, Douglas Powers Jr. Haley Powers, Brady Powers and Bradly Powers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Jean Parsley.
Friends and acquaintances are invited to an open house at the family home, Sunday October 12, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 110, Honor Guard at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 941-743-5550 if you will attend.
Arrangements by Kays Ponger & uselton Funeral Home and cremation services. Port Charlotte Chapel. Please visit the online tribute for Robert Richmond Powers at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.
MU3 US Navy, Korea
Loving Husband Father and Jazz Musician
∼Robert Richmond Powers,” Bob” of Port Charlotte, Florida, joined the jazz band in the sky on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:15 a.m.
He was born to Fredrick Richmond Powers and Hazel Wilson Powers on June 16, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas. At the age of 17 he joined the National Guard. After completing his service with them, he joined the navy, 2 of his 6 years were spent on the USS Menifee, earning him two battle stars, serving as beach master, during the Korean War. When he returned, he attended the Navy School of Music in Washington .D.C. and played taps at Arlington National Cemetery. He began a lifelong musical career, Touring with Jazz combos on the west coast and continued playing jazz with his friends in southwest, Florida.
He graduated with a master’s degree in law from Indiana University and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from the conservatory of music in Missouri. He was the bugler for the honor guard, American Legion Post #110 and played taps at numerous military funerals
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Z. Pleasant Powers and his Children, Kelly (Mark) Heyde, Douglas Powers and his grandchildren, John Dudeck, Nickolas Dudeck, Lucas Heyde, Brittani Powers, Douglas Powers Jr. Haley Powers, Brady Powers and Bradly Powers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Jean Parsley.
Friends and acquaintances are invited to an open house at the family home, Sunday October 12, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 110, Honor Guard at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 941-743-5550 if you will attend.
Arrangements by Kays Ponger & uselton Funeral Home and cremation services. Port Charlotte Chapel. Please visit the online tribute for Robert Richmond Powers at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.
Loving Husband Father and Jazz Musician
∼Robert Richmond Powers,” Bob” of Port Charlotte, Florida, joined the jazz band in the sky on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 6:15 a.m.
He was born to Fredrick Richmond Powers and Hazel Wilson Powers on June 16, 1933 in Kansas City, Kansas. At the age of 17 he joined the National Guard. After completing his service with them, he joined the navy, 2 of his 6 years were spent on the USS Menifee, earning him two battle stars, serving as beach master, during the Korean War. When he returned, he attended the Navy School of Music in Washington .D.C. and played taps at Arlington National Cemetery. He began a lifelong musical career, Touring with Jazz combos on the west coast and continued playing jazz with his friends in southwest, Florida.
He graduated with a master’s degree in law from Indiana University and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from the conservatory of music in Missouri. He was the bugler for the honor guard, American Legion Post #110 and played taps at numerous military funerals
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Z. Pleasant Powers and his Children, Kelly (Mark) Heyde, Douglas Powers and his grandchildren, John Dudeck, Nickolas Dudeck, Lucas Heyde, Brittani Powers, Douglas Powers Jr. Haley Powers, Brady Powers and Bradly Powers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Jean Parsley.
Friends and acquaintances are invited to an open house at the family home, Sunday October 12, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with Military Honors by the American Legion Post 110, Honor Guard at 5:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 941-743-5550 if you will attend.
Arrangements by Kays Ponger & uselton Funeral Home and cremation services. Port Charlotte Chapel. Please visit the online tribute for Robert Richmond Powers at www.kays-ponger.com to sign the guest book and offer condolences to the family.
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