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Garry “Gene” Powers was born in Darwin, Virginia on July 26, 1939 to Carles and Oma Powers. One of 15 children growing up in the mountains of Caney Ridge, he had many stories that he would fondly remember and share about his childhood. He contracted polio at the age of 18 months and lost the use of his right leg, but he would go on to prove that would not slow him down.

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"We are so sorry for your loss. I know Neal loved and respected Gene greatly. He has fond memories of his days when he …
"We are so sorry for your loss. I know Neal loved and respected Gene greatly. He has fond memories …
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Born

July 26th, 1939
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Passed away

January 5th, 2019
Boise, ID, USA

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