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     Massie Irving White Jr. was buried at Reese Family Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 228-12-9593.⁴ He was born on October 16, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,2,3,5 He married Bernice Bell Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on May 11, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,5,6 Massie Irving White Jr. died on July 8, 2012 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 88.^4,2,7 He Massie Junior White, 88, of Arrington, died Sunday July 8, 2012 at the Trinity Mission Nursing Home in Charlottesville. Born Oct. 16, 1923 on the Oak Ridge Estate of Nelson County a son of the later Massie J. White and Laurel Tinnell White. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bernice Cowen White. Massie was a retired conductor from the Southern Railroad with 29 years of service, a former employee of the Arrington Cold Storage for 10 years and was a supervisor with the city of Lynchburg water works for over 20 years. He is survived by his son Jeffrey L. White of Martinsburg, W.Va., and his foster daughter Bonnie Reese of Arrington, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside funeral service was held in the Reese family cemetery in Arrington with the Rev. John P. Campbell officiating. on July 25, 2012.²

     Frank Leslie Gowen Jr. Frank Leslie Gowen Jr., 85, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He was the loving husband of the late Janet Lawhorne Gowen. Born on October 14, 1934, in Nelson County, he was the son of the late Frank Leslie Gowen and the late Lona Bryant Gowen. Frank retired from Quality Foods after 40 years of service. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Hanks, Lucille Cofflin, Bernice White, Fred Gowen, and Lilla Smith. Frank is survived by his two sons, Les Gowen, III and wife, Ann and Daniel Gowen and wife, Etta; three grandchildren, Emerson Gowen, Elex Gowen, and Emma Gowen.⁴ He was born on October 14, 1934 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4 He married Janet Graves Lawhorne on June 18, 1955 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^9,3,4 Frank Leslie Gowen Jr. died on May 13, 2020 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 85.⁴

     Fred Horsley Gowen was buried at Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.⁵ He Mr. Fred Horsley Gowen, 79, of Hagerstown, died Friday, January 29, 2016 in Hagerstown. He was the husband of the late Betty Lee Rohrer Gowen, who preceded him in death on April 26, 1996. Born April 8, 1936, in Arrington, Nelson County, Virginia, he was a son of the late Frank Leslie, I, and Lona H. Bryant Gowan. Fred was a 1953 graduate of Nelson County High School, and a United States Army Veteran who served in Germany. Mr. Gowan owned and operated Gowan Motor Service, Inc., Hagerstown. He formerly attended Bethel United Methodist Church, Chewsville; and was a member of WD Byron VFW, Post 1936, of Hagerstown, and the American Legion Dixon-Troxel Post 211, Funkstown. He was a very active member of the National Star Route Mail Contractors Association. Fred is survived Susan Dennison of Hagerstown, by his significant other of 19 years; and his brother Frank L. Gowen, II, of Lynchburg, Virginia. Additionally, Fred is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Frank L. Gowen, III, and companion Ann Mason, and Daniel Gowen and wife Audilee, also of Lynchburg, and Bonnie Reese and husband Mike of Arrington, Virginia; as well as his loving & faithful companion, his Yorkie, Jasmine. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Evelyn Hanks, Lila Smith, Bernice White, Lucille Cofflin, and Johnny Gowen. Hospice of Washington County deserves special recognition for the care and compassion shown during Mr. Gowen’s illness. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery, Hagerstown.⁵ He was born on April 8, 1936 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Alice Laverne Wood on March 31, 1956 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ Fred Horsley Gowen and Alice Laverne Wood were divorced on September 16, 1963 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁹ Fred Horsley Gowen married Betty Lee Rohrer on June 6, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5 Fred Horsley Gowen died on January 29, 2016 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, at age 79.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 226-48-9906.¹³ Johnny Russell Freeman Gowen Sr. was buried at Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,12 He was born on January 26, 1940 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^13,4,7,8,12 He married Linda Mae Stevens on December 17, 1965 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁵ Johnny Russell Freeman Gowen Sr. and Linda Mae Stevens were divorced on May 10, 1967 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁶ Johnny Russell Freeman Gowen Sr. married Betty Fitzgerald Bryant on December 8, 1967.^4,12 Johnny Russell Freeman Gowen Sr. died on July 8, 1993 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 53.^13,4,12

     Evelyn Gertrude Gowen was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 226-34-5544.¹¹ She was born on January 14, 1930 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^11,3,10,4,5 As of August 17, 1949,her married name was Hanks.³ She married Robert Lewis Hanks on August 17, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3 Evelyn Gertrude Gowen died on March 8, 2002 at Florida at age 72.^11,10

     Robert Lewis Hanks was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.^2,3 He was born on February 8, 1926 at Donora, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Evelyn Gertrude Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on August 17, 1949 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^4,1 Robert Lewis Hanks died on January 10, 2015 at Pensacola, Escambia Co., Florida, at age 88.^2,3 He Robert L. Hanks, 88, of Pensacola, Florida, went home on Saturday, January 10, 2015. A Navy veteran, he spent almost 30 years serving his country. His family and friends will miss his quiet kindness and sincere smile. Mr. Hanks is predeceased by his first wife, Evelyn, and sons JR (Sandy) and Joe. He is survived by his wife, Dolores E; sons Bill Smith (Laura) and Jerry Smith (Marti); daughters Beverly Wheeler and Debra Parkerson (Kiffin); sisters Ruth Raudabaugh and Doris Kerr; and numerous grand and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, FL. on January 14, 2015.⁵

     Janet Graves Lawhorne was born on November 22, 1938 at Bedford Co., Virginia.¹ As of June 18, 1955,her married name was Gowen.² She married Frank Leslie Gowen Jr., son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on June 18, 1955 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Janet Graves Lawhorne died on September 21, 2012 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 73.¹ She Janet Lawhorne Gowen, 73, of Lynchburg, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at her residence. She was the wife of Frank Leslie Gowen Jr. Born Nov. 22, 1938, in Bedford County, she was the daughter of the late Webster Lawhorne and the late Nina Campbell Lawhorne. Janet was a homemaker and she was of the Methodist faith. Janet was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by her two sons, F. Les Gowen, III and his fiancée Margaret Ann Mason of Lynchburg and Daniel L. Gowen and his wife Audelee of Madison Heights; one brother, Earl Law horn and his wife Lucille of Eldon, Mo; two sisters, Etta L. Wills and her husband Horsley and Rebecca L. Smith, both of Lynchburg; and one grandson, Emerson D. Gowen. A memorial service was conducted Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor George "Bubby" Rose and Pastor Brady Rose (of Oasis Church in Monroe) officiating. The family received friends following the service. on October 10, 2012.¹

     Mattie Lee Reese was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on April 20, 1888 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of April 21, 1909,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married John Fletcher Gowen, son of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on April 21, 1909 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mattie Lee Reese died on June 11, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^2,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-18-8609.⁸ John Herman Gowen was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.^9,10 He was born on March 20, 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,11,6,7 He married Irene Emma Goolsby on May 29, 1937 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^6,10,12 John Herman Gowen died on February 22, 1977 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 66.^8,11,10 He Suddenly in Newark, Delaware on February 22, 1977. John H. Gowen, husband of Irene Goolsby Gowen, of 16 Mercer Drive, Brookside Park, Newark. Aged 66 years. Entombment at the Gracelawn Memorial Abby. on February 23, 1977.¹⁰

     His Social Security Number was 225-14-2021.⁶ George Roy Gowen married Josephine Mary Shai.⁵ George Roy Gowen was born on July 1, 1913 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^6,4 He died in March, 1985 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 71.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 230-09-7163.¹¹ Robert Franklin Gowen was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^12,13 He was born on June 14, 1916 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^11,5,13,7,8 He married Dorothy Veneva Reynolds on September 5, 1942 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^3,14,6 Robert Franklin Gowen died on June 26, 2001 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 85.^3,11,13,9 He GOWEN , Robert Franklin, 85, of Fincastle, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2001. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired after many years as a Botetourt County farmer. An active member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church, he was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie R. Gowen , brothers, Roy, Wineford, and Herman Gowen . He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dorothy Reynolds Gowen ; brothers, Lee Gowen and Raymond Gowen. on June 28, 2001.³

     Lee Thomas "Snake" Gowen Sr. was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He was born on November 16, 1919 at Phenix, Nelson Co., Virginia.^9,5 He married Margaret "Bugs" Jones on September 26, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,10,3 Lee Thomas "Snake" Gowen Sr. died on November 5, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^11,2,4 He Lee Thomas (Snake) Gowen, Sr., 83, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2003. He was predeceased by his wife, Margaret J. Gowen and a son, Lee T. Gowen, Jr. Mr. Gowen was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from the V.A. Hospital, Salem. Surviving are his daughter, Audrey Anderson of Rocky Mount; sons, Charles E. Gowen and John W. Gowen of Roanoke; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Gowen of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Jeanette Schillings; a good friend and caregiver, Betty Lowery; and many loving friends at Friendship Manor. The graveside service will be in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on November 8, 2003.²

     Winfred Ellis Gowen was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 5829 Ritchie Highway, Brooklyn Park, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland.⁷ He was born on July 14, 1923 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,5 He married Elsie Addieway Pugh on May 8, 1959 at Elkton, Cecil Co., Maryland.⁶ Winfred Ellis Gowen and Elsie Addieway Pugh were divorced on November 22, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ Winfred Ellis Gowen died on October 10, 1968 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 45.⁷ He GOWEN - On October 10, 1968, Winfred E., of 1000 South Charles street, beloved brother of John, George, Robert, Lee and Raymond Gowen. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. on October 16, 1968.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 230-12-8638.⁹ Raymond Thaxton Gowen Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,10 He was born on June 5, 1926 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^9,5,10,11,6 He married Dorothy Mae Dixon on December 31, 1948 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,12,13 Raymond Thaxton Gowen Sr. died on August 7, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^4,9,10,11 He Raymond T. Gowen Sr., 82, of Roanoke, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, August 7, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mattie Gowen; son, Raymond Thaxton Gowen Jr; and five brothers, Herman, Roy, Winfred, Robert and Lee. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Mae Dixon Gowen; two daughters, Carolyn Thackston and husband, Mike, and Jeannette Shilling and husband, Gary; two sons, Michael Gowen and Jack Gowen Sr. and wife, Diane; ten grandchildren, Dawn Lee and husband, Mike, Troy Gowen and wife, Jennifer, Lorrie Nichols and husband, Cleve, Fletch Gowen and wife, Heather, Rob and Andy Gowen, Jason Shilling and wife, Kelly, and Cynthia, Brandan and Sarah Stockton; nine greatgrandchildren, Chris Rickman and wife, Angela, Spencer and Brandon Lee, Cole and Cody Nichols, Troy, Haley and Shane Gowen and Rylee Gowen; and one great-greatgranddaughter, Joslyn Rickman. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Post war he served at General McArthur's Headquarters in Japan. After his discharge he went to work at Rainbow Bakery where he met his life long companion, Dorothy. He later retired from Merita and Kroger Bakeries. Altogether he was a commercial baker for over 40 years. He was an avid UVA fan and loved being around his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him. Services will be held noon on Monday, August 11, 2008, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Jack Gowen Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on August 10, 2008.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 230-16-7371.⁵ Dorothy Veneva Reynolds was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on June 8, 1919 at Amsterdam, Botetourt Co., Virginia.^5,3,4 As of September 5, 1942,her married name was Gowen.³ She married Robert Franklin Gowen, son of John Fletcher Gowen and Mattie Lee Reese, on September 5, 1942 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Dorothy Veneva Reynolds died on July 25, 2010 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 91.^5,2,6 She Dorothy Reynolds Gowen, 91, of Fincastle, Va., passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010. She was a member of Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her parents, Shirley and Annie Reynolds; husband, Robert F. (Bob) Gowen; brothers, Rodney, Cabel, Kenneth and Thomas Reynolds; and sisters, Frances Vickery, Mabel Forbes and Ruth Crawford. Surviving family includes a special niece, Jean Craft; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Daleville with Pastor Danny Kesler officiating. Interment will follow in Troutville Cemetery. The family extends a special thanks to her caregivers, Connie Davis and Mary Wright and to the staff at the Brian Center. on July 27, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 223-34-6673.⁶ Margaret "Bugs" Jones was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 13, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,4,5 She married Lee Thomas "Snake" Gowen Sr., son of John Fletcher Gowen and Mattie Lee Reese, on September 26, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^7,2,3 As of September 29, 1947,her married name was Gowen.³ Margaret "Bugs" Jones died on December 29, 1999 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.^6,2,8 She GOWEN, Margaret Jones, 72, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, December 29, 1999. Surviving are her husband, Lee T. Gowen, Sr; a daughter, Audrey Anderson, of Roanoke; three sons, Lee T. Gowen, Jr., of North Carolina, Charles E. Gowen and John W. Gowen, of Roanoke; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Robert E. Jones, of Roanoke, Lee Jones, of Vinton, Ralph David Jones, of Goodview; sisters, Edith Harris, of Grayson County, Virginia Morris, of Kentucky, and Madeline Sink, of Smith Mountain. Graveside services will be conducted at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on January 1, 2000.²

     His Social Security Number was 226-70-6101.¹² Lee Thomas Gowen Jr. was buried at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Boulevard, Rocky Mount, Nash Co., North Carolina.^7,8 He married Donna Leigh Viverette.⁸ Lee Thomas Gowen Jr. was born on October 10, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,2,4,6,7,8 He married Carolyn Faye Davis on February 21, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Lee Thomas Gowen Jr. and Carolyn Faye Davis were divorced on October 3, 1991 at Wilson Co., North Carolina.¹³ Lee Thomas Gowen Jr. died on December 2, 2000 at Rocky Mount, Nash Co., North Carolina, at age 51.^12,2,7,8 He Lee Thomas (Tommy) Gowen Jr., 51, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000. He was born Oct. 10, 1949, in Roanoke, Va., the son of Lee T. Gowen Sr. and the late Margaret J. Gowen. He was a professional truck driver for 27 years and a member of the Teamsters Union 391. He was employed by Consolidated Personnel Corp. Tommy was a member of Peoples Fellowship Baptist Church and a Vietnam War veteran. Surviving are his beloved wife Donna Viverette Gowen, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy Lee Gowen, of Wilson, Cameron Thomas and Beth Gowen, of Zebulon; a special foster son, James B. Habourn, of Rocky Mount; sister, Audrey Anderson, of Virginia; brothers, Charles and John Gowen, of Virginia; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; two nieces and a host of nephews; and a special sister-in-law, Paula Viverette, of Rocky Mount. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. on December 5, 2000.⁸

     Audrey Mae Gowen was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 230-64-6901.¹⁰ She was born on July 19, 1948 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,3,5 As of July 2, 1965,her married name was Hurley.⁴ She married Robert Allen Hurley on July 2, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen and Robert Allen Hurley were divorced on November 30, 1966 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ As of February 10, 1969,her married name was Haupt.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen married Gordon Earl Haupt on February 10, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen and Gordon Earl Haupt were divorced on July 28, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ As of July 9, 1979,her married name was Buffalo.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen married Clarence Carfield Daniel Buffalo on July 9, 1979 at Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen and Clarence Carfield Daniel Buffalo were divorced on February 8, 1985 at Lynchburg, Virginia.¹¹ As of March 9, 1985,her married name was Anderson.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen married Lenworth Fenton Anderson on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Audrey Mae Gowen died on January 10, 2004 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 55.^2,10,12 She Audrey Mae Gowen Anderson, 55, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Roanoke, passed into the hands of her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 10, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee (Snake) and Margaret (Bugs) Gowen; a brother, Lee Thomas Gowen, Jr; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends at Tanyard Village Apartments. Surviving are brothers, Charles Edward Gowen and John Wayne Gowen; special friend, Giles; and her loving companion of 20 years, her dog George. Graveside services will be held at Old Dominion Gardens. on January 17, 2004.²

     Lenworth Fenton Anderson was born on November 2, 1954 at Jamaica.¹ He married Audrey Mae Gowen, daughter of Lee Thomas "Snake" Gowen Sr. and Margaret "Bugs" Jones, on March 9, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Lenworth Fenton Anderson died on August 5, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 48.²

     John Wayne Gowen John Wayne Gowen; Birth: 03/07/1955; Death:11/25/2023. Son of Lee Thomas Gowen and Margaret Jones Gowen. Preceded in death by parents, sister Audrey and brother, Tommy. Survived by one brother, Charles "Charlie" Gowen and four children.⁵ He was born on March 7, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 He married Mary Elaine Dillon on November 21, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ John Wayne Gowen and Mary Elaine Dillon were divorced on May 18, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁸ John Wayne Gowen died on November 25, 2023 at Virginia at age 68.⁵

     Dorothy Mae Dixon was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,5 She was born on February 20, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4 As of December 31, 1948,her married name was Gowen.³ She married Raymond Thaxton Gowen Sr., son of John Fletcher Gowen and Mattie Lee Reese, on December 31, 1948 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Dorothy Mae Dixon died on March 25, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^2,5 She Dorothy M. Gowen, 89, of Roanoke, Va., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond T. Gowen Sr; son, Raymond T. Gowen Jr; parents, Caldon and Bonnie Dixon; her three brothers, Billy, Leo and Joe Dixon; and son-in-law, David Thackston. Dorothy is survived by her children, Carolyn Thackston, Jeannette (Gary) Shilling, Michael Gowen and Jack Gowen; seven grandchildren, Dawn (Michael) Lee, Lorrie Nichols, Fletch, Rob and Andy Gowen, Troy (Jen) Gowen and Jason (Kelly) Shilling; 10 great-grandchildren, Chris (Angela) Rickman, Spencer and Brandon Lee, Cody and Cole Nichols, Troy, Haley and Shane Gowen, Rylee and Natalie Gowen, Jason and Jackson Shilling; two great-great-grandchildren, Joslyn and Mathias Rickman. The family would like to thank the nurses and CNAs at Friendship South for the care and kindness shown to our mother. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and all that knew her. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on March 27, 2017.²

     Raymond Thaxton "Sandy" Gowen Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,5 His Social Security Number was 230-96-5865.⁶ He was born on March 19, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,3,5 He died on January 13, 1995 at Virginia at age 38.^1,6,5 He GOWEN , Raymond T. Jr., ("Sandy"), 38, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 13, 1995. Surviving are his parents, Dorothy and Raymond T. Gowen Sr., Roanoke; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Michael Thackston, Jeannette and Gary Shilling, all of Roanoke; one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Jack and Linda Gowen Sr., Ridgley, Md; one brother, Michael Wayne Gowen, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews and a number of devoted friends. Interment will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 15, 1995.¹

     Carolyn Marie Gowen Carolyn Gowen Thackston, 71, of Roanoke, passed away, Friday, December 3, 2021.⁷ She was born on April 5, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4 As of August 13, 1984,her married name was Thackston.⁴ She married David Michael "Mike" Thackston on August 13, 1984 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,8 Carolyn Marie Gowen died on December 3, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.⁷