George R. "Randy" Powers, 68, of Elyria passed away peacefully at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake on Saturday January 26, 2013. He was born January 11, 1945 in Dante, Va. And was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Randy worked at the former General Motors Fisher Guide Plant in Elyria for 35 years, retiring in 2000 as a set-up man. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a member of the F.O.E. Aerie 431, AMVETS Post 32, V.F.W. Post 6273, Elyria United Polish Club and the Erie Game Hunting and Fishing Club. He enjoyed making wine, playing golf and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his longtime companion, Sue Adkins; sons, Tony (Brenda) Powers of Lebanon, VA., and Greg (Leslie) Powers of Elyria; grandchildren, Nikki, Brooke, Morganne, and Lily; great-grandchild, McKenzie; brothers, Bennie, Robert, Jim, and Roger. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Beulah Powers and a sister, Peggy. The family will receive friends Thursday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. Services and Burial will be private. In liue of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve 300 East 185th St. Cleveland, OH. 44119. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Visitation: 4:00-7:00 PM Thursday January 31, 2013 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.