Paul Simon Powers

Paul “Pete” Simon Powers, 55, of Glasgow, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a manager of Walgreen’s Glasgow store and a Desert Storm Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Paul was born August 3, 1971 in Gold Beach Oregon. He was known to his family as “Pete”. He was a great athlete and an avid Disc Golfer. At home he enjoyed building Lego, especially recreating scenes from his favorite Star Wars Movies. He enjoyed playing with and giving too many treats to his German Shepherd, Luna.

He is survived by his wife: Julie Shane Powers; his parents: James Powers (Christine) and Dorothy Truchsess (Rich Sr); three step-children: Tracie Ann Heins (Steve), Jason Clarence Shane (Jenne) and Rebecca Christine Hickey (Ryan); one grandson: Jack Cooper Shane; sister: Briana Whittington (Owen); brother: Patrick Powers; brother: Rich Truchsess Jr; sister: Holly Reynolds.

He was preceded in death by his son: Jack Powers.

Funeral services will be at 10:30am Monday, November 16th at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8:00pm Sunday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Glasgow Chapter 20 DAV will provide military services at the cemetery.