Gilmer Edward (GE) Powers, Jr., 84, of Christiansburg, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012.
GE was preceded in death by his parents, Gilmer, Sr. and Cornelia Bailey Powers; his wife, Barbara Burke Powers; his children, Dudley, Linda and Danny; and a great-grandson, Malaki Frith. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Pam & Mark Frith of Christiansburg; granddaughters, Jennifer Frith of Blacksburg, Lynda & Lee Hawley of Christiansburg and Rachel Frith of San Diego; great-grandchildren, Stacie Frith, Christopher Haywood, Aniyah Frith, Trey Hawley and Dawson Hawley; brothers, Novis & Judy Powers and Duford & Linda Powers; plus numerous other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 15, 2012, from 5-8 pm at the Horne Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 11 am at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, with interment following at Belmont Cemetery.