Larry Joe Powers' Obituary
Larry Joe Powers, of rural Bluejacket, OK, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday morning, February the 15th, 2025. He was 72 years old.
He was born February the 22nd, 1952 in Fort Eustis, VA to Bobby Joe Powers and Bertha Ruth (Morgan) Powers.
Larry was a graduate of the Neosho, MO High School. On July the 7th, 1983, he married the former Teresa Heatherly in a ceremony in Welch, OK. They made their home in rural Bluejacket where they raised their three children.
He was a self-employed carpenter for many years, taking pride in the work he did. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors every opportunity he had.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa, of the home; his three children, Larry Joe "Joey" Powers, Jr., Lacy Jo Cook and husband Nick of Owasso, OK, and Jessica Powers of Joplin, MO; a sister, Becky Wimberley of Welch, OK; two grandchildren, Payton Lyles and Kaylee Richards; and seven grandpups, Fletcher, Olive, Layla, Gomer, Scooter, Athena, and J Rock.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February the 25th, 2025, at the Thomas & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Welch. Greg Highsmith will officiate.
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