Marion John Powers

Marion John Powers, 92, formerly of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the home of his daughter in Ellisville, Missouri. John was born on January 24, 1930, in Dunklin County, Missouri in the McGuire Community to True Victor Powers and Wilma Gladys Bryant Powers. The family moved to the community of rural Jericho where he attended school from first through third grades. He later attended schools at Risco, Rock Point, and Advance. After graduating from Advance High School, he worked through the summer on the family farm. In September of 1947 John acquired a job with the Alton Box Board Company in Alton, Illinois. He later attended one quarter at Southeast Missouri State University. John joined the Navy in September of 1948. He was discharged in September of 1949 and remained in the Naval Reserve. In October 1949 he acquired a job with Bennet's Hatchery in Bloomfield, Missouri. In the fall of 1950 John returned to employment at the Alton Box Board Company. He married Myrna Rae Glenn on September 29, 1951 and they resided in Rosewood Heights, Illinois. He was recalled to the Navy during the Korean War. When he was discharged from the Navy after the war he returned to Rosewood Heights, Illinois. While employed at the Alton Box Board Company, John was a member of the Alton Paperworkers Union and served 11 years as representative, secretary, treasurer, and vice-president. On April 18, 1968, while residing in Godfrey, Illinois, his daughter, Adrienne, was born. John said Adrienne is the greatest gift that God has given him. After 19 years with the Alton Box Board Company, John and Myrna applied for a dealership with Standard Oil of Indiana. They were awarded an Amoco Station on Route K and I-55 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. They retired in 1995 after 25 years in business. John was active in the American Legion, Louis K. Juden Post 63 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and served as Sergeant at Arms, 1st Vice Commander, and Post Commander. He had the privilege of volunteering at the Cape Girardeau Veterans Home and received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2006. For several years John was active with St. Mark's Masonic Lodge #93, having progressed through all the chairs and served as Worshipful Master. John confessed, repented, and was baptized at the First Church of Christian Woodriver, Illinois, on August 10,1954. Upon moving to Cape Girardeau in 1971, John became a member of the First Christian Church. He also attended the First General Baptist Church and was a member of Mount Auburn Christian Church for many years. In October 2016, John and Myrna moved to Ellisville, Missouri to reside with their daughter. John is survived by his daughter, Adrienne Powers (Vaughn) of Ellisville, Missouri; brothers, James C. Powers and Chester Powers of Advance, Missouri and Dwight Powers of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and dear friends, Jeannie and Scott VanDeVen of Cape Girardeau. John is also survived by many much loved and cherished nieces and nephews on both sides of the family, as well as many sweet grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Powers; parents, True and Wilma Powers; sisters, Lenora Bess, Margie Powers and Doris Swindell; brothers, True Victor Powers, Doyle Powers, Roger Powers and David Powers; two nieces, five nephews, three brothers-in-law, and six sisters-in-law. Friends may call 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Casey Elmore officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Graveside military rites will be provided by Missouri Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be given to Mount Auburn Christian Church, 930 N. Mt. Auburn Rd., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or American Legion Post #63, 2731 Thomas Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.

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Marion John Powers

January 24, 1930 - December 11, 2022