Jackie Swain Powers Sr., 75, the beloved husband of Ann Lovorn Powers, went home to be with the Lord and join his waiting loved ones, on Thursday morning, January 26, 2012, at his residence in Georgetown, SC.
Mr. Powers was born the son of Rev. Richard Ellerby “R.E.”Powers and Bessie Mae Hardee Cox Powers on October 12, 1936 in Andrews. He attended Emmanuel College and the Presbyterian College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He played football for Presbyterian College.
He was the Vice President of Sales of Activewear for over 38 years with Oneita Industries.
Mr. Powers was a faithful and dedicated member of the Screven Baptist Church where over the years he labored as a deacon; a Sunday school substitute teacher for the Keystone Class; and used his talent for singing as a part-time Choir director and member. He was a member of the Wedgefield Golf Club, DeBordeiu Golf Club, and “Godfather #1” of the Georgetown Mafia Golf Club. He was a world renowned traveler and entertainer, and his heart's passion and sole desire was peace, love, and joy all over the world. He committed his life to acts of selfless giving, fervent prayer, and an unconditional love to earn him the distinguished title–"Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Friend."
Jackie and Ann were married on September 1, 1962, and celebrated 49 years together. From their blessed union was born: four children, Jan P. (Anthony) Fort, Jack S. (Kim) Powers, Jr., Richard L. (Shelley) Powers, and Leigh-Taylor P. (Jason) Boan; and eight grandchildren, Elizabeth Fort, Andie Powers, Jackson Powers, Ansley Powers, Zachary Powers, Will Powers, Presleigh Boan, and Ellerby Boan. He also leaves behind: three brothers, Rev. David W. (Lee Dean) Cox, Robert E. (Myrlee) Powers Sr., and Rev. Dan P. (Bunny) Powers; two sisters, Faye P. (Charlie) Creco and Margaret P. Cameron; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special extended family including Susie and Danny Venters, and Jennifer V. Tanner.
He was predeceased by: his parents; four brothers, Rewis Cox, Ellridge Cox, Rev. Bernard Cox, and David Powers; and two sisters, Miriam Thomas and Cleonis Cox Benton.
A Going Home Celebration will be 3 p. m., Sunday, January 29, 2012, at the Screven Baptist Church with interment following in the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens directed by the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p. m., Saturday evening, January 28, 2012, at Screven Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 North Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440; Screven Baptist Church, 2221 S. Island Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440; or Andrews First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 112 N Magnolia Avenue, Andrews, SC 29510.
The Powers family wishes to extend a special “Thank You” to Tidelands Community Hospice for the compassionate care and support given to them through this journey.
McKenzie Funeral Home is honored to serve the Powers family. Online condolences may be sent to McKenzieFH.com.
[Editor's comment: I knew Jackie Powers at a distance. I remember him at one of the Emmanuel Gatherings we had in Charleston, SC, and recall how he loved to sing and that he had a great voice. I knew his brother Dan Powers when we were students at Holmes Bible College. Dan was a talented preacher, could play the piano (I remember he could play "Footsteps of Jesus") and any sport. I recall he turned down a scholarship to play quarterback at the University of South Carolina. I have always held him with high regard because of his call and commitment to follow Jesus.
I want to thank Stanley Oliver of Royston, GA, for calling me to alert me to the death of a beloved friend, Jackie Powers. I am grateful to Tim McKenzie, a director of McKenzie Funeral Home for sending this obituary via e-mail. I got to know him by one telephone call. What a friendly and helpful person he is. I remember a number of ministers of the Gospel in the South Carolina Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church.
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Sat, January 28, 2012
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