Rodney Dewey Powers, 72, of Upperville, formerly of Manassas, passed away October 30, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Emory and Nannie Lane Powers. On May 1, 1964 in Fairfax, VA, he married the former Patricia Lettner, who survives.
For many years, Dewey and his family were members and attended the Yorkshire Free Will Baptist church in Manassas; and are current members of the Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church in Maurertown. For over 45 years, he was also the band leader of the Travelling Pilgrims Bluegrass Gospel Group; and for the last 22 years Dewey has been employed and worked with his dear friend Dennis Singhas at Valley Drilling in Upperville.
Besides his parents, Dewey was preceded in death by one brother, Pastor Roger Wayne Powers. Survivors include his loving wife of over 53 years, Patricia Powers of Upperville; two daughters, Teresa Hart and her husband Chip of Spotsylvania; Sheral Morris of Locust Grove; one son, Johnny Powers and his wife Desiree of Bealeton; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, three sister in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 10001 Nokesville Road, Manassas, VA. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 11:00 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul Rash officiating.
Entombment will immediately follow in Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas.
Memorial contributions may take the form of a donation to the American Cancer Society, 124 Park Street SE, Suite 100, Vienna, VA 22180.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baker-Post Funeral Home & Cremation Center, under the direction of Michael Post. Please sign the guestbook at www.bakerpostfh.com.
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