Francis H. Powers, Jr.

FRANCIS “FRANK” HAROLD POWERS, JR., age 63, Hernando, died January 14, 2013 at his residence. Frank was born on June 6, 1949 in Holyoke, MA to the late Francis Harold Powers, Sr. and Ingeborg (Bauermann) Powers. A man of incredible integrity and honesty, he proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp in Vietnam, achieving the rank of Sergeant; was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and two purple hearts. Frank was a loving family man. He was a member of the DAV and American Legion in Clearwater. Frank coached Little League baseball in Citrus County for over 15 years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 44 years, Mary Powers, his sons Jeromy Powers (Lori) and Francis H. Powers, III (Nicole) all of Hernando; sisters Maryanne LaRoche, Julie Langlois, Gretchen Powers, Kathy Cessarini, all of MA; and grandchildren Lauren, Chelbie, Schyler, Zendrick, Seth, Nicolette, Memphis and Hunter. He was preceded in death by his brother, George Pisty. Inurnment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 2:30 P.M. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.