Robert R. Powers

December 27, 1941 - June 9, 2021

Robert R. Powers, age 79, of Port Huron, passed away on June 9, 2021 . He was born on December 27, 1941 in Lexington, Tennessee. He married Carolyn “Sue” Taylor on July 5, 1971 in Port Huron. Robert was the son of the late LaVerne R. Powers and Daisy Clara (Buck) Powers. He had the privilege of working for Acheson Colloids Company for 33 years. Robert graduated from St. Clair Community College with an Associates degree. His passion later in life was taking photos of the Great Lakes Ships, the United States and Canadian Coast Guard Ships. Robert is survived by his wife, Carolyn “Sue” (Taylor) Powers; daughter, Anne (Ken) Ross of Oklahoma; grandson, Bruce (Julie) Muir of Oklahoma; granddaughter, Debra (Ray) Cady of Oklahoma; brother, James Powers of Texas; great grandchildren, Robere' and Atticus Muir of Oklahoma, Olivia and Phoebe Cady of Oklahoma, and Faith Ross of Oklahoma; nephews, Culley and Chris Powers of Texas, Michael and John Greilick of Traverse City, and John Bolas of Washington; nieces, Christy Greilick of Traverse City, Lori (Bolas) Coop of Washington; sister, Ann Lund of Washington; and his dear friends, James and Donna Howard of Port Huron. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia (Greilick) Powers. Services will be private. Arrangements are in the care of the Jowett Funeral Home, 1634 Lapeer Ave, Port Huron. Memorial tributes can be made to the wishes of the family. Jowett Funeral Home is privileged to assist the family with arrangements. To view the obituary and share memories, please visit www.jowettfuneraldirectors.com