Alfred Michael "Bud" Powers, 86, died on Friday November 16, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Frances Powers, with whom he had celebrated 51 years of marriage prior to her death in 2009.
Bud was a graduate of Newton High School and a life-long resident of Tranquility. He had a lifetime love of farming, a wonderful sense of humor and the prettiest blue eyes. He was a past School Board President for Green Township, a talented carpenter and held various jobs with the Townships of Green and Allamuchy. Over the years, his "famous" barbequed chicken with the secret sauce was enjoyed by family and friends and helped the fund raising efforts of many organizations. His favorite times were spent with his family and friends who are thankful for the many blessings, wisdom and joys that he shared with us. He was a loyal friend and a steadfast family man. His spirit will remain with us forever.
Bud was predeceased by his parents, Leona and Robert Powers; a brother, Kenneth Powers; two sisters, Jacqueline Goarcke and Alice Jane Powers.
He will be deeply missed by his loving children daughter Deborah and her husband, Ed, of Saylorsburg, PA; son Doug and his wife, Betty, of Great Meadows; sisters Norma Richline, Evelyn Hausold and Patricia Hart; granddaughter Katrina Powers of Charlotte, NC; grandson Alan Powers and his wife Ashley of Hopatcong; great grand-daughter Allana (born on her great-grandpa’s birthday) and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 from 4PM to 8PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown N.J. 07840. The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 11AM at Cochran Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery in Great Meadows NJ.
Memorials in Alfred’s name may be sent to the Tranquility Methodist Church, PO Box 15 Tranquility, NJ 07879, or the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.
Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com/
Condolences:
Andy and Linda Grinthal
#5
November 20th, 2018 3:29 pm
Uncle Bud you will be missed!
You and Fran were great next door neighbors.
We have many fond memories thanks to the folks who lived "Across the field".
Who could forget the time you sat in the corn field waiting for our kids and nephews to walk through the rows that Summer night.
Scarred them to death (and my brother too).
We appreciate your many talents; whether farming, carpentry or otherwise!
We will miss your sense of humor that always had everyone guessing
Rest in peace Uncle Bud, You were a great guy and a blessing to those whose lives you touched.
Till we meet again!
Andy and Linda Grinthal
#4
November 19th, 2018 11:31 pm
Uncle Bud you will be missed!
You and Fran were great next door neighbors.
We have many fond memories thanks to the folks who lived "Across the field".
Who could forget the time you sat in the corn field waiting for our kids and nephews to walk through the rows that Summer night.
Scarred them to death (and my brother too).
We appreciate your many talents; whether farming, carpentry or otherwise!
We will miss your sense of humor that always had everyone guessing
Rest in peace Uncle Bud, You were a great guy and a blessing to those whose lives you touched.
Till we meet again!
Paul & Robin Wallace
#3
November 19th, 2018 5:39 pm
Dear Doug & Betty
My Wife Robin and I were very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.
Your Father was one of the nicest and most honest people I every had the privileged to know, we will pray the LORD grants you the comfort only HE can provide during these times.
GOD Bless you
In Christ Alone
Paul & Robin Wallace
Allen and Nancy Satterfield
#2
November 18th, 2018 6:15 pm
Condolences to the Powers family.
Uncle Bud, you will be missed.
A lifetime of memories remain behind, but what I will remember always is the strength of perseverance you had in the face of adversity and that twinkle in your eyes.
Snook and Vitz Family
#1
November 18th, 2018 4:47 pm
We are going miss you very much. You always had the right thing to say at the right time, which made us laugh. Thanks for being a good friend to mom. Our prayers are with Doug and Betty, Debbie and Ed, Alan and Ashley, and Katrina. So happy he got to hold his great - granddaughter.
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