Jimmie Powers

Jimmie R. Powers, 84, peacefully passed away on November 4th, 2014. The family will be celebrating his life during a private ceremony. Jimmie was born August 30, 1930 in Springfield, MO to M. Marie & Ray Powers. He was a loving and supportive father to his children and grandchildren, and a caring husband who had a passion for woodworking, the outdoors, and coaching baseball. After high school, Jimmie joined the Air Force where he served as a Staff Sergeant. In 1957, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Southwest Missouri State College. Jimmie dedicated a 30-year career to the Internal Revenue Service where he received numerous awards and served in multiple capacities including seven separate Chief positions, retiring as Chief of the Intelligence Department. Understanding the importance of a higher education, he went back to school at Syracuse University and attended the Mid-Career Development Program. He is reunited with his soul mate of 60 years, Viola Powers; son, Michael Powers; sister, Elda Padgett; close family members, and friends. Jimmie is survived by daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Joseph Cusumano; granddaughter and husband Mollie and Scott Smith and their daughters Bailey and Giuliana Smith; granddaughter and husband Joette and Corey Baker; sisters Genet Dixon and Nadene Franke; brother-in-law Bob Fisher; and many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com
(Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel 816-252-7900)