Gary Powers, 73, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Bossier City, Louisiana. Gary, the son of Foster and Bonnie Anderson Powers, was born October 24, 1946 in Madison, Georgia.
There will be a visitation 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, Shreveport, Louisiana. A private family graveside at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana.
Gary was a lover of life, having a good time being outdoors and he truly loved the ladies. Gary was a gentle souled man who loved and was loved by everyone. He was extremely proud of his service to his country while serving in Vietnam in the United States Army. He enjoyed watching westerns and his dog, Sasha. Gary was a welder by trade.
Left to cherish his memory is children, Gary Dale Powers, Stephanie Powers Bowen and husband, Dustin and Wendy Powers; grandchildren, Jacob Mitchell, Julie Bowen, Brandon Dale Powers, Nicholas Todd, Toreann Reames, Blade Powers and Cheyanne Powers; great-grandchild, Landyn Powers; brother, Vernon Powers and special girlfriend, Elizabeth Bates.