Alfonso Powers Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alfonso Powers, longtime resident of Woodbridge, Virginia passed away with his family by his side in Arlington, Virginia on the morning of August 18, 2021. Alfonso was born on January 14, 1925 in Savannah, Georgia. He was the oldest of 5 children born to Johnnie Franklin and Louise M. Powers. He attended Alfred E. Beach High School, Fort Valley State College (Now Fort Valley State University), The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University where he studied Chemistry. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He was drafted into the Army in his last year of college and served for 27 years doing tours in the Vietnam and Korean wars. Alfonso was preceded in death by his parents, his 3 brothers and a sister. He was also preceded in death by his eldest son, Alfonso “Skip” Powers. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of nearly 64 years, Doris Moore Powers, daughter in law, Anne Crenshaw (wife of Skip Powers), Son Gregory Powers (wife Edna) and their two children, Julian and Jillian Powers and daughter, Stephanie Pegues (husband Joseph) and their children, Gabriel and Zara Pegues and numerous nephews and nieces Alfonso was known for his no-nonsense, quiet demeanor, his handyman and carpentry skills, his quick wit and his fierce independence. He loved his family and taught so many life lessons and will forever be in our hearts. A small memorial service will occur at a later date and an eventual burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Alfonso Powers

August 18, 2021