Alton "Buck" Powers, Jr.

Alton “Buck” Powers, Jr., of Bear Creek, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his daughter’s home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. Philip Nelson presiding.

Buck was born in Chatham County on February 3, 1943 to Alton and Ollie Stutts Powers. He worked in the Poultry industry as a live haul driver. He loved to mow and enjoyed westerns, NASCAR and fishing. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his wife, Mary Welch Powers, son, Douglas Wayne Powers and two sisters.

Buck is survived by his children, Danny Powers and Karon Little; sister, Becky Powers; grandchildren, Amber Powers Knutzen (Jeremiah), Blake Little, Stephanie Powers Peoples (Brandon), Ashley Little Ellington (Kevin), Daniel Powers (Ashley), Natalie Powers and Nelson Powers; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Allie, Isaac, Gracie, Mady, Kennedy, Maverick and Alton and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Powers Family.