Ray Powers

Ray Powers, 87, of Valley Station, Kentucky passed away on May 9, 2017. Ray was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on November 5, 1929 to the late Howard and Nettie Powers. He purchased a farm in Valley Station in the 1950s. He subsequently developed a large portion of that farm into one of the early subdivisions in the area. After a number of years in residential development, Ray and a partner established a commercial general contracting company that built many successful projects in Louisville and throughout the Southeast. He continued working in his later years alongside his son, Mark, as general contractors in concrete construction.

Beyond Ray's devotion to his family, his true passion was horses. He was a past member of the American Quarter Horse Association and National Cutting Horse Association and the first Quarter Horse Racing Commissioner for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 63 years, Mary Lucile (Breckenridge) Powers; two sons David Powers (Amy) and Mark Powers (Sally); five grandchildren, Justin (Justina), Travis (Nicki), Megan, Morley and Breck; five great-grandchildren, Sam, Stella, Lillian, Rory and James; one sister, Nita Byrum (Bob); one niece, Robin and one nephew, Skip.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, May 15, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272). Visitation from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Burial at Bethany Memorial Cemetery will follow services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Old Friends Farm (1841 Paynes Depot Rd, Georgetown, KY 40324) or online at oldfriendsequine.org. Please consider sharing a memory of Ray or leaving a special message for his family using the "Share Memories" section below.