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DATE: Saturday, January 20, 1996             TAG: 9601200247
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FRANK R. POWERS

Frank R. Powers

VIRGINIA BEACH - Frank Richard Powers, of the 600 block of Cunningham Road, died Jan. 16, 1996, in his residence.

Mr. Powers, a sergeant of guards, worked at Norshipco. He was a native of Forward Township, Allegheny County, Pa. He retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service. He was active with scouting. Mr. Powers was a loving husband and father and will be missed by a host of friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Dolores Shamya Powers of the home; mother, Clara Hill Powers of Freeport, Pa.; a daughter, Kim Powers of Indian Head, Md.; two sons, Scott Powers of San Antonio, Texas, and Keith Powers of Virginia Beach; a sister, Janet Prendergrast of Alliance, Ohio; two grandchildren, Matthew Powers of San Antonio and Victoria Powers of Virginia Beach; and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Allen P. Powers.

The funeral will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. today in Little Creek Amphibious Base Blessed Sacrament Chapel by Father Joseph Ceriello, U.S. Navy. Entombment will be in Rosewood Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery. The family will receive friends after the entombment in the family's lounge of Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Davis Corner Rescue Squad.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB