"Donnie Powers" (Donald E. Powers), 52, of Bradenton, Florida, gained his wings and departed his family on August 23rd, 2024.
Donnie was born in Delaware, Ohio. Donnie played many roles including being an uncle, a brother, a cousin, and father, a grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews and took pride in being a grandpa and dad. He is also survived by his 3 children, Brittany Powers, Chelsea Powers, and Michael Powers, as well as his 6 grandchildren Carson Powers, Kylee Russell, Emma Russell, Connor Russell, Adeline Powers, and Levi Powers.
Donnie had SO many friends, turned into family, and loved each one of them to the fullest. Anyone who knew Donnie knew his love for the racetrack. While Donnie was a man with few hobbies, he perfected, and loved his hobbies with his entire heart, and couldn't get enough of racing, and fishing. His favorite place to be, was on the water, and when he wasn't on the water, he was dedicating his time to work.
Donnie dedicated 35 years to the family business A&A Trailer Hitch Center Inc. and working alongside family and his closest friends was always very important to him.
Other most valued memories and hobbies included camping, disc golfing, riding his motorcycle, shooting at the range, and anything that required him to be outdoors. Donnie was a man you could call that would drop everything at a moment's notice to be there for a friend, or to lend a helping hand, and he will be forever missed.
Donnie is survived by his parents Edna and Robert Powers. He was one of 10 siblings and took pride in having such a special relationship with each of them. Donnie is survived by his siblings;
Dale Sharp (Sharon) Orlando, FL
Rusty Powers, Jacksonville, FL
Jeff Sharp (Barbara) Niota, TN
Lisa Thornton, Decatur, TN
Buck Powers (Ronda), Bradenton, FL
Shari Corleto (Dan), Ellenton, FL
Richie Powers, Murfreesboro, TN
Christi Hendricks (Tony), Bradenton, FL
And is preceded in death by his brother Gary Sharp.
"God Grant that I may live to fish until my dying day, and when it comes to my last cast, I then must humbly pray; When in the lord's safe landing net, I'm peacefully asleep, That in his mercy I be judged as good enough to keep."
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
