Jimmie Lee Powers Sr.

Jimmie Lee Powers Sr., 79, of Crystal Lake passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family February 27, 2022. Born February 20, 1943 in Hayti Missouri. Beloved husband of Nola (nee Congine) for over 62 years; loving father of Michelle (Sean) Coss, Annette (Don) Plodzien and Jim Powers Jr.; caring grandfather of Bink Philpot, Sherrie (Dan) Hurley, Gage Coss, Gina (Clint) Coleman, Leah (John) Vogelman, Donnie Plodzien, Diana Scarpulla, Angela (Ben) Putnam, Eva Powers and Leo Powers; dear great grandfather of Nola Philpot, Mareena Berge, Leah Coleman, Evan Coleman, Cody Coleman, Johnny Vogelman, Ayla Hurley, Joey Vogelman, Jimmie Vogelman, Jack Vogelman, Veda Hurley, Ellie Scarpulla, Dax Hurley, Lucas Putnam and Calvin Putnam; fond brother of Troy Franks Sr., Roy Dell Franks, Curtis Franks and Janet Immordino, Alice Franks, Bonnie Franks, Paul Franks and Charlotte Mitchell. Jimmie is preceeded in death by his parents Curnal Powers and Virgina Moye Franks and brothers Bob Powers, Glen Powers, Carlas Franks, J.R. Powers. Jimmie and “the best catch of his life” Nola Rose, pioneered a very large and fun loving family. His life was never short of pasta Sundays, family parties and fishing. Much of his younger days were consumed with family, race cars, hunting, machine working and fishing. Fishing trophies and mounted game proudly covered the walls of his home for all to see. Later on, he spent many summers in Iowa with his son Jim Jr., enjoying the Mississippi River. If he wasn’t there, he could be found with his fishing buddies on the Fox. In his circle, Big Jim was known for his dedication to his family and friends, and his strong badass ways! Please join us in celebrating Jimmie's Life and Legacy Friday March 4, 2022 from 11am-1:30pm for a Memorial Visitation at Cardinal Funeral Home 7715 US Rte 14 Crystal Lake IL 60012. Prayer service at 1:00pm. Inurnment will take place privately at Crystal Lake Memorial Park. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 health concerns, if you do not feel comfortable attending the service in person, memorials may be made to the family and sent to the funeral home. Call 815-451-9040 for more information.