John Powers

John Paul Powers, age 90, of Cambridge, passed away Sunday (November 8, 2026) at his home, surrounded by family.

He was born January 25, 1936 in Cambridge, son of the late Justice William “Bus” Powers and Ora Faye (Vance) Powers, and was raised in Cambridge.

John was a member of the Stop 9 Church of Christ. John and his wife, Gleneda, were instrumental in starting and operating the church’s Joy Bus program in the local community, bringing area youth to Stop 9 for several years.

John has had many professions in his life, but founded and ran the Powers Excavating Services for the last 60 years with his boys. He enjoyed music, playing it and singing, especially to his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: David and Thomas Powers; and two sisters: Beverly Shepard and Justine Stanley.

John is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gleneda (Reed) Powers; his daughter, Patrica (John) Beder; his son, Paul (Marcy) Powers; his son, David (Julie) Powers; his grandchildren: Renee’ Bruns (Mike Schreiber), Kyle (Elham) Powers, Makenzie Clover, Shelby (Devin) Fitzgerald, and Zakary Powers; numerous great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday (November 12, 2026) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stop 9 Church of Christ, Byesville, where funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Evan. Woody Biggs officiating.

Personal condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.black-eppersonfuneralhomes.com