Billy Joe Powers, 87, of Hawesville, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Hawesville on July 11, 1933 to the late Johnny and Daisy Mae Powers.  Billy Joe was a member of Blackford Baptist Church and was retired from Willamette Industries.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Pascal Powers.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Powers; son, Steve (Paula) Powers; stepsons, Todd (Julie) House and Richard House; grandchildren, Joey (Kimi) Powers, Matt (Megan) Powers, Jeremy (Isabella) Powers, Hunter (Hana) House, Jessica House, Kaley Hill, Brady Morris and Tyler Morris; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Emma Jean (Charlie) Jasper; brother, Gary (Krista) Powers; sister in law, Kay Powers along with several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Blackford Baptist Church with burial following in Serenity Hills.  Billy Joe’s family will be greeting friends on Saturday from 10 am until service time at the church.  

Those attending the service or visitation for Billy Joe shall be within the current health and safety orders.