Dennis Wayne Powers, age 45, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 in his home . He was born April 30, 1966, in Cape Girardeau, Mo, to Jess and LaDonna (Stout) Powers. He served in the U.S. army, serving during Desert Storm and Desert Shield campaigns. Dennis loved to cook and fish, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Jess Powers. He is survived by his Fiancee Gwendolyn Duren of Springfield; mother LaDonna Jean Mackie and husband Joseph Rogersville; one daughter Amber Earlene Powers of Ozark; two grandchildren; three brothers Leroy Powers of Springfield, James Powers and wife Debra of St. Louis , and David Smith and wife Holli of Nixa; two sisters Trinity Hartin and husband Russell of Cassville and Glenda Mackie of Las Vegas NV; and a host of friends and family.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery, Springfield, MO with Rev. Frank Childers officiating. A celebration of Dennis’life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Glidewell Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.