Obituary of Harry Marvin Powers

Harry "Marvin" Powers September 20, 1941- June 3, 2023 Marvin Powers, 81, of Pennsville, New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on June 3 2023. After a short stay at Cooper University Hospital. We were able to bring him home for one last sunset on the river. Marvin graduated from Woodstown High School, then joined the United States Marine Corps. and served in Vietnam. He worked at Chrysler Corporation Network Delaware where he retired in 1999 and took his "dream job" at Carlson's Auto Parts. Marvin enjoyed being near the water. After a short time in Florida, he returned to Pennsville to purchase a home on the river. Anyone who knew him, knew he loved to talk, tell stories and get the latest gossip! You could find him at the Deepwater Diner or with his Woodstown boys Friday mornings. In the last few years, Marvin visited his wife, Bonnie G. Powers of 34 years at Carney's Point Care Nursing home everyday he wasn't at dialysis. Marvin is survived by his wife Bonnie Griffith Powers, his daughters Michele Hicks (Aaron), Candy Renner (Billy), his son in law Michael Ventura, his brother Larry Powers (Barbara), his niece Tonya Yanzuk (Christopher), his nephews Joey Hiles (Julie) and Jeff Powers, his grandchildren Ryon Ventura (Alexa), Kaylin Nixon, Richard Fithian, Amanda Fithian, Zachary Inman (Stephanie), Bailee Gilbert, Brooke Gilbert and many great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Jean M. Hudson and Harry Gibson Powers, his sister Joy Hiles, his daughters Suzan K. Ventura and Jamie Gilbert, and his granddaughter Lindsey Nixon. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on June 21 2023 at Lawnside Cemetery, 896 NJ-45, Woodtown New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Haines Neck United Methodist Church, 231 Haines Neck Rd, Mannington Township, NJ 08079.