Thomas Powers

Thomas Leo Powers, age 85 of Kerrville, passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 in a local care center. He was born November 21, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Thomas and Eleanor (Siler) Powers. On August 12, 1977, he married Deloris Joan Sigman in Springfiled, MO. She preceded his death on March 17, 2008. Thomas served in the United States Army during World War II and was a postal service officer. He loved his family, church, country and his dogs Cody and Ryan.

He is survived by his sons, Edward J. Powers of Houston, Thomas L. Powers, Jr. Of Crozet, VA, Patrick Powers of Mattoon, IL, Kerry Powers of Evansville, IN, Christopher Powers of St. Louis, MO, Kevin Powers of Austin, Terry Taylor and William Taylor of Mt. Grove, MO; and daughters, Jody Powers of Houston and Kathleen Maxon of Blue Springs, MO; sister, Eleanor Tschopp and brothers, Pete Powers, Ted Powers and Jack Powers; 18 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 5-7 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels.

Services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 2 PM at Trinity Baptist Church. Graveside services will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO on Friday, February 27, 2009 2 PM with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Partners in Ministry, Kathleen Cailloux Humane Society, Peterson Hospice or a charity of one's choice.

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