Jeff Povtak 1959-2025
ROANOKE, Va. — Jeff Povtak, 65, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
Jeff was a follower of Jesus. He was the son of a good man with an angel of a mother. He was a husband to one woman for more than 35 years. He was a brother, an uncle and a friend.
Jeff was a 1978 graduate of Poland Seminary High School and a 1983 graduate of Ohio University.
He leaves his wife, Patricia, whom he married May 12, 1990; a brother, Tim (Sharlene) Povtak; sister-in-law, Betsy Povtak; mother-in-law, Carol Crockett; brother-in-law, Mike Crockett; nephews, Mike Povtak, Matt Povtak and Jake Crockett; nieces, Jessica Povtak (Micheal Nham, and children, Bowen and Maia), Marika Povtak, Carling Povtak and Shelby Povtak.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Povtak, and brothers, Dave Povtak and Mike Povtak.
“Lead on Good Shepherd”
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia, with visitation following in the Fellowship Hall.
The family respectively requests no flowers, instead, contributions may be made to First Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2101 Jefferson St. SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, in memory of Jeff.
Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service, Vinton Chapel, 627 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA, 540-982-2221. Condolences may be shared at www.Oakeys.com.
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