Obituary

Arthur "Art" Lee Powers
(May 20, 1939 - July 24, 2013)

Arthur "Art" Lee Powers of Milton, WV, 74 years of age, passed away at home after losing his battle with Leukemia, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, with his loving family by his side. A memorial celebration of Art's life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Milton Baptist Church, Milton, WV. Arthur was born May 20, 1939 at Ashton, WV, a son of the late Donald and Bessie Martin Powers. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Geraldine Ashworth, and Dilla Jean Jenkins Given and his brothers, Lewis E. Powers and Donald Clinton Powers, Father-in-Law Kermit Blake and paternal Grandparents Henry and Elizabeth Powers. He is survived by the love of his life, Sharon Swan Powers of 47 years and his two sons Arthur L. Powers II and his wife Julie Wilt Powers, of Parkersburg, WV and Kermit Michael Powers, of Milton, WV, Grandchildren Micalah Danae and Kylie Lauren Powers both of Milton, WV and Blake Allen Powers of Parkersburg, WV, his brother, Norman Lester Powers and his sisters, Phyllis and husband John Hickman and Donna Marie Cooper all from Milton, WV, his Brother-in-Law Larry D. and Barbara Swan and mother-in-law Sylvia Swan Blake of Milton, WV as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and an amazing grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his Country in Germany, a retired Sheet Metal Worker of 50 years with Doughterty Company of Charleston, and was an Avid Golfer. He will be greatly missed by his golfing buddies. He loved to work in his wood shop, making beautiful furniture and working on his old cars. He graduated from Hannan High School in 1956, and was an active member of Milton Baptist Church, where he will be missed deeply. Private graveside services will be conducted at Milton Cemetery July 26, 2013 with Pastor Allen Stewart and a celebration of his life will be at Milton Baptist Church on July 27, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. with a dinner immediately following. In lieu of flowers and gifts please consider donating Blood in his honor, on August 17 at Milton Baptist Church from 10 - 4 or donate to the local Red Cross. As a family we want to say a special thanks to our other family at the Cancer Unit of Cabell Huntington Hospital who has walked thru this fight each and every day. We will always be grateful to each of you for your hard work.