Morris Joseph Powers Sr

Morris Joseph Powers, Sr passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 86. Former husband and beloved friend of Shirley Ledet Powers. Father of Peggy P. Knight (Terry), Karen P. Laborde (Tommy), Gloria P. Hensley, Sheila P. Fredrick (Larry), Thomas Powers and the late Morris J. Powers, Jr. and Barbara P. Eastridge. Son of the late Augustus Powers and Daisy L. Powers. Preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Grandfather of Stephanie K. Lott, Brandi K. Guerrero, Wendy L. Rodrigue, Brittany H. Nash, Carrie F. Johnson, David Faircloth, Larry Fredrick, Morris Powers, III, Michael Powers Sr, Katie, T.J. and Ashley Powers. Arthur and Brittany Elliot, Amy Matone, David Lewis and Tyler Eastride. Also survived by 18 great grandchildren. He was a retired bus driver for NOPSI and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a native of Sorrento, LA and a resident of Waggaman, LA. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the chapel of Mothe Funeral Home, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Monday, January 20, 2020 at 11am. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 9am until 11am. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .