William Miller Ellicott Powers Jr

December 31, 2020

William Miller Ellicott Powers Jr. Bill passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 31, 2020. He was 86 and leaves behind his former spouse and lifelong companion, Nancy (nee Nutter), his four children, Susan, William (Linda Graziano), Sarah (Edward Kirn), and Martha and his four grandchildren Victoria, Ryan, Andrew and Teddy. Bill lived his entire life in Moorestown. He graduated from Moorestown High School in 1953 and then attended Wake Forest University. He married in 1956 and then graduated college before serving in the U.S. Army. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Bill enrolled in law school at Temple University. He practiced law for more than 50 years during which time he founded Powers Kirn, LLC, a nationally recognized mortgage banking law firm. Bill enjoyed spending summers in Ocean City. He especially liked boating at the Jersey Shore and the Chesapeake Bay. Bill enjoyed social gatherings with friends and family, and he was quite the dancer. Bill was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and a life member of the Union League of Philadelphia. Bill really loved his grandchildren and was very proud of their achievements. Bill was a generous supporter of many worthy causes. A memorial contribution can be made to the Moorestown Community House at 16 E. Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057. There will be a private interment ceremony at a future date.