Mr. James Franklin ??Frankie? Powers, age 78, of Lumberton, departed this earthly life to go to his heavenly home on August 14, 2011. Frankie was the son of the late Ellis and Minnie Powers.

He worked with Robeson County Sheriff??s Office for seven years before returning to his love of farming on a full-time basis. He also served on the Board of Directors at Cape Fear Farm Credit. His most valued accomplishments were his sixty-nine years as a devoted and faithful member of Rozier Baptist Church, which he joined at the age of nine. As a lifelong member, he served the Lord as a choir member, Sunday School teacher, Church Superintendent and Deacon. He was known as a forgiving man with a generous and caring heart, always willing to try to help those in need.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife of fifty-nine years, Carol Willis Powers; five children, Jimmy and wife, Laura, John and wife, Sherry, Vickie and special friend Becky Olson, Donna Gay and husband Rickey Patterson, Melissa and husband Andrew Ferrara; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and special friends, Harold Bell, Dick Herring, Bob Scott and James Biggs.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 2:00PM at Rozier Baptist Church with Rev. Merle Martin and Rev. Floyd Helms officiating. Burial will follow in Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.

A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 6:00-7:30PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street, Lumberton.

If you wish, memorials may be made to: Southeastern Hospice of Robeson County, 2002 North Cedar Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to St. Jude Children??s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.