It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Vernon Powers of Paragould, Arkansas, who passed away on August 10, 2022, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Vernon Powers to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joe "Ed" Powers and Minnie Powers; his former life partner Oneda Mae Powers (Adams); and his stepchildren, David Cornwell Jr., Judy Hammett (Ronnie) of Brookland and Sheila Blain (Donnie) of Jonesboro.

He is survived by : his wife Ann Robertson; and his children, Allen Powers (Sharon), Garry Powers (Shirley), Gerald "Jerry" (Pia), David Powers (Judy), John Powers and Linda Harris (Marty) of Walnut Ridge. He is also survived by 1 great-grandchildren.

Flowers may be sent to Heath's or for a more enduring honor donations may be made in his name to Third Avenue Baptist Church (608 S 3rd Ave., Paragould, AR 72450).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heath Funeral Home