Mr. Barry Wayne Powers, age 63, of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Born in Nebraska on April 2, 1963, Barry was the son of Shirley Ann Parsons Powers and the late Hearl Kenneth Powers. He spent his career dedicated to hard work, retiring from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), where he served on the bridge crew. He also spent many years driving tractor-trailers for Parsons Farms.

Barry was a man of simple pleasures and deep passions. He was a huge animal lover, but his true joy was found with horses. He spent countless happy hours riding trails with his family and close friends. Before his illness, he was a faithful attendee of Grassy Creek Community Church.

Barry is survived by: his loving wife, Phyllis Medley Powers, his mother, Shirley Parsons Powers of West Jefferson, a stepson, Tony Plitt of Lansing, a brother, Robert Powers (Sarah) of Wilkesboro; a sister, Sharon Hartzog (Michael) of West Jefferson; Two step-grandchildren, Troy Plitt (Mecala) and Rachel Plitt; a special aunt, Judy Watson of Laurel Springs; several beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hearl Kenneth Powers, and his twin brother, Gary Lane Powers.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (two hours prior to the service).

Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, with Minister David Lyalls and Rev. Lloyd Day officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Miller-Clark Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to help cover expenses or honor his church community: The Family of Barry Powers, c/o Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, 3470 US Hwy 221 North Jefferson, NC 28640 or Grassy Creek Community Church,479 Grassy Creek Road, Grassy Creek, NC 28631