Edward C. "Butch" Powers

Great Falls Mr. Edward Carson “Butch” Powers, 76, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Chase Catledge and Rev. Sam Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends anytime at the home. Butch was born February 1, 1947 in Lancaster, SC and was a son of the late Carson & Louise Powers. He was a graduate of Great Falls High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in Vietnam. Butch was retired from Duke Energy as a Hydro O&M Tech 2. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Great Falls Masonic Lodge #277, the VFW and the American Legion. Butch enjoyed golf and his garden. Butch is survived by his wife, Marilynn C. Powers; one daughter, Jennifer McAbee (Jamie) of Great Falls, SC; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Evans of Indian Land, SC; two sisters, Teresa Sowell (Billy) of Lancaster, SC and Cindy Ford (Wayne) of St. Matthews, SC; numerous nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Sammy Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Powers; and a brother, Louis Powers. Memorials may be to Greenlawn Cemetery, P.O. Box 191, Great Falls, SC 29055. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.dantzlerbakerfuneralhome.com.