Christopher Dewayne “Chris” Powers, age 32, of Oakdale, passes away February 14, 2021 at his home. He was born May 31, 1988 in Rockwood. He attended Oakdale High School where he played basketball and football, even being the starting quarterback his freshman year. Chris was a dedicated self-employed construction worker, always giving 100 %. He enjoyed racing cars as #15 in several of the local racetracks. Most of all he was a good son, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father: Robert Dewayne Powers; and his grandfather: Raymond Powers. Survivors include his mother & stepfather: Trish Powers & Doug Johnson of Lenoir City; daughters: Caylie Robbing and Aubrie Robbins, both of Lenoir City; mother of his children: Sierra Beard of Rockwood; girlfriend: Rachel Swain & her children, Isaiah and Elijah Swain of Lenoir City; sister: Sophia Powers of Oakdale; grandmothers: Shirley Powers of Oakdale and Sue True of Rockwood; step-sister & her husband: Crystal & Ronnie Oxendine and their children of Woodstock, Georgia; aunt: Jeannie Powers of Oakdale; special friends: Jeremy Pendergrass of Harriman, Hunter Parks of Lenoir City, and Larry Johnson of Knoxville; and many other aunts, uncle, cousins, other relatives, and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 21, 2021 from noon until 2 p.m. eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral services will be held after visitation. Committal services and interment will follow in the Powers Family Cemetery in Oakdale. Obituary by Evans Mortuary in Rockwood.