ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: POWE, WILLIAM A. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Monday, March 5, 2012

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POWE, WILLIAM A. 
(August 23, 1937 - March 5, 2012)

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William A. Powe passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 
74.

Beloved husband of 49 years to Brenda Wilson Powe; loving father of Pamela Powe 
Cerminaro (Phil) and William R. Powe (Amy); loving grandfather to Patrick, 
Caroline, Olivia, William and Tessa. Brother of David Powe (Diane) of Dallas, 
TX. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margie Keller Powe and Albert 
Powe.

William served his country in the United States Marine Corps prior to beginning 
a career in finance. Later he joined Westinghouse Credit Corporation of 
Pittsburgh, PA and advanced to the position of Chairman and CEO of Westinghouse 
Financial Services.

After a 25 year corporate career, he retired and returned to New Orleans to be 
closer to family. He spent his retirement years enjoying his family, especially 
his five grandchildren and being involved in his church with his heart focused 
on the special needs area.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial services 
from First Baptist Church of Covington, 16333 Hwy 1085, Covington, LA 70433 on 
Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 12:00 noon with visitation at church on Saturday 
from 10:00 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Bill’s honor to 
First Baptist Church of Covington or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 
Mississippi/Louisiana Chapter, 3636 S. I-10 Service Rd., Metairie, LA 70001.

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