John Channing Powers
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John Channing Powers; Born in Pulaski, Virginia, on May 13th, 1972, John passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father Marvin Kenneth Powers, and his mother, Barbara Tolbert Powers-Ingram. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Meredith Aubrey Powers, her mother, Aubrey Powers, his brother, Kenneth Bradley Powers, his sister and brother-in-law, Karri Powers and Lawrence Stash, two nieces, Claire and Sophie Moosberg, his stepfather, Robert Ingram and significant other, Nancy Young Newton, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance. He was the former Vice President of commercial lending at TN Bank and had a successful banking career spanning 25 years. Working with his customers was one of his greatest joys. He was a deacon at his beloved church, Partnership Christian Church, served on the finance committee, and was founder of serving Saturday. He was an active volunteer, assisting the elderly and the sick. Channing was also the trustee of the Royal Oaks homeowner's association and served as the neighborhood pool maintenance man. Channing was an avid golfer and enjoyed golfing with friends and colleagues. He was a huge Tennessee sports fan, and loved all things Tennessee. Channing cherished his daughter, Meredith, with all of his heart. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 11th at 1:00pm and services will be held at 2:00pm at Partnership Christian Church in Maryville, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Partnership Christian Church. Condolences and memories may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com