Robert ““Bob”” Bruce Powers

April 18, 1927 - June 15, 2020

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He passed away on June 15, 2020 at his home in Branson.

Bob was born on April 18, 1927 in Gary, Indiana the son of Maurice and Margaret White Powers. He was a retired teacher and coach and retired from College of The Ozarks in 1996. He was a graduate of S.M.S. College in Springfield, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Joan Decker on May 24, 1951 in Waynesville, Missouri and to this union was born eight children.

He is survived by his wife Joan Powers of the home; 8 children; Bruce Powers (Becky) of High Hill, Missouri, Beth Gillispie (John) of Branson, Missouri, Jeff Powers (Tara) of Cedar Hill, Texas, Brian Powers of Branson, Missouri, Lori Johnson (Don) of Nixa, Missouri, Sally Meadows (Doug) of Branson, Missouri, Leslie DeJonge (David) of Ozark, Missouri and Sara Vejraska (Joe) of Branson, Missouri, 28 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

The family will receive friends at the Powers residence on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers in his memory are suggested to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Shriner’s Hospital For Children or to Coach Powers Scholarship Fund at The College of The Ozarks.

Please visit our web site at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences.

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A Private Family service will be held for Robert “Bob” Bruce Powers age 93 of Branson, Missouri under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson. Burial will be at a later date in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo. He passed away on June 15, 2020 at his home in Branson. Bob was born on April 18, 1927 in Gary,
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So sorry we all loved Coach Powers and Joan is the prettiest English teacher I had

Coach Powers was my basketball coach for 4 years at Tipton High School. He was the best possible coach and mentor I could have ever had. He was instrumental in making me the person I am today. We are sure he has touched many lives and many of those people will remember him forever.

Bob was really a great basketball coach and was always great with students, student athletes. Bob knew his basketball help me in football and was very knowledgeable when it came to injury as a trainer. He will be missed by his family and all the friends he made over the years. He is in a better place now. RIP Bob

In my struggle to play basketball in high school, I was long on desire, but short on talent. Thank you Coach Powers for never giving up on me. To his family, and especially to my classmate Beth, I am sorry for your loss. With the help of God, may you find comfort in your many memories.

Bruce so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the entire Powers family. Your Dad taught me how to swim and I still love swimming. May all your wonderful memories help you through these difficult times and bring a smile to your heart.

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I had Coach Powers for PE 101. He was tough, it was rough, but he taught me more about myself than almost anyone else. Godspeed, Coach.

Thoughts and prayers to the Powers family. He was a wonderful man and a great friend to my father for many years. I can still remember the great times staying at the Powers house during summer basketball camp. He will be missed.

Condolences Bruce on the loss of your father. Prayers for comfort for the entire family.

We want to extend our sympathy. Harold enjoyed his final two years of high school under his coaching. Everyone respected Coach Powers and remember him fondly.

It makes me so very sad to hear of Coach Powers passing. He was such a kind, caring, gentle, and sincere person. He was completely genuine. I worked in the P.E. offices, and also had him as an instructor for many classes. He was always a special teacher, with a wonderful soul. He also had a great smile! I was very lucky to have him as a teacher during my S of O years, and it was an honor to know him. Rest in Peace Coach Powers, and thank you for everything. ❤⚘❤

I'm so sorry for your loss.Its a loss to the whole community. I will hold the whole family in my prayers.

My condolences to the family. Coach Powers was my favorite coach. I admired him greatly.

Many good memories of Coach Powers' years in Tipton. Taught me to swim in a farm pond (of all places!) God Bless you all. Kathleen Albin

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