Gary Steven Powers, age 69, of Manchester Twp., entered into Glory Thursday, April 18th, 2024 in Pennington, NJ. Gary was born on July 18th,1954, in Paterson, NJ, to parents Donald A. and Alice Powers. Gary spent his early years in Little Falls, NJ and in 1964, he moved to Toms River, NJ with his family. He attended and graduated from Toms River High School North in 1972. After graduation, he moved to Alabama where he took on a job doing roadway construction. In 1978, Gary joined his twin brother David in California where they started a landscape and design business, Artistic Landscaping. After many years spent on the west coast, Gary moved back to New Jersey in 1984 and settled in Toms River. He acquired a position with the buildings and grounds department of Toms River Twp. where he stayed for well over 20 plus years. In 2009, Gary moved to Manchester Twp. where he remained until his passing.
Gary enjoyed hunting, deep sea fishing, boating, biking and gun collecting. His favorite hobbies were cars and motorcycles, especially his Harleys. He was very laid back, easy going and enjoyed his time with family... especially with his twin brother, David.
Gary will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him, but we know will see him again.
Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus. Your Word says, "Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21) I am calling on You. I pray and ask Jesus to come into my heart and be Lord over my life according to Romans 10:9-10
Gary was predeceased by his father, Donald A. Powers in 2023. He is survived by his mother, Alice Powers, His brother Allen Powers and his wife Kathy, of Boise, Idaho; his twin brother David Powers of Manchester, NJ, his sisters, Linda Powers-Bowlin of Toms River, NJ, and sister Donna Heller and her husband, Kevin, of Robbinsville, NJ. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on July 27, 2024, at 11:30 am, at Saint Andrew United Methodist Church, 1528 Church Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. Condolences and tributes can be left for the Powers family at www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com.
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