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     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

     David Michael "Mike" Thackston David Michael “Mike” Thackston, 68, of Roanoke, was called to be with the Lord, on Friday, January, 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Thackston; four children (and spouses), Troy, Lorrie, David “Buddie”, Chris; nine grandchildren, Cole, Cody, Troy, Haley, Shane, Elijah, Hayley, Tedi Rose, Piper Lili; mother-in-law, Dorothy Gowen; brother, Leonard and his wife Marie and their children; best friend, David; and extended family and friends.⁴ He was born on August 17, 1948 at South Carolina.³ He married Carolyn Marie Gowen, daughter of Raymond Thaxton Gowen Sr. and Dorothy Mae Dixon, on August 13, 1984 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 David Michael "Mike" Thackston died on January 27, 2017 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Virginia D. Van Hyning was buried at Ashland Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri.³ Her Social Security Number was 491-09-6463.⁴ She was born on June 24, 1906 at Missouri.^5,4 As of circa 1924,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Bernice Emanuel "Bernes" Poff, son of James Fleming Poff and Eliza Elnora "Nora" Simpson, circa 1924.^6,5,1 Virginia D. Van Hyning died on June 26, 1990 at age 84.⁴

     Lorene Poff was buried at Number 6 Cemetery, Frazier, Buchanan Co., Missouri.² She was born on February 14, 1919 at Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹ She died on March 23, 1919 at Buchanan Co., Missouri.¹

     Helen Estelle Goolsby was buried at Gowen-Goolsby Cemetery, Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 230-28-0788.⁵ She was born on July 4, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 As of April 2, 1924,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Samuel Benjamin Gowen, son of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on April 2, 1924 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Helen Estelle Goolsby died on May 8, 1989 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 83.^5,2,3

     Ruby Helen Gowen was buried at Custer Cemetery, 7210 Miller Cove Road, Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 227-22-7927.⁶ Her married name was Custer.⁷ She married Clyde Wesley Custer.^7,9,5 Ruby Helen Gowen was born on March 8, 1925 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,3,5,6 As of November 17, 1945,her married name was Banton.⁴ She married Charles Willard Banton on November 17, 1945 at Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ Ruby Helen Gowen and Charles Willard Banton were divorced on September 4, 1948 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Ruby Helen Gowen died on January 12, 2005 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 79.^7,5,6,11,12 She Ruby Gowen Custer, 79, of Catawba, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Custer was born in Shipman, Va. on March 8, 1925. She was the devoted wife of the late Clyde Wesley Custer. Mrs. Custer was also preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Samuel Gowen, Sr; brothers, Fred Gowen, Edward Gowen and Jack Gowen. Mrs. Custer's memory will be carried on by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn Webb, Catawba, Wanda and Philip Keffer, New Castle, Cathy and J.L. Wall, Blacksburg, Ruth and Steve O'Roark, Lawrenceville, Ga; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Dianna Custer, Catawba, Michael and Anita Custer, Catawba; also 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Custer is also survived by sisters, Viola Cox, Marie Dalton, Janie Vance, Betty Pippin, Margie Shipes, Sharon Newman; and brothers, Marion Gowen and Sam Gowen, Jr. Interment will follow in Brillhart Cemetery. The family would like to thank Mrs. Custer 's church family at Shiloh United Methodist Church, where she was a longtime devoted member. We would like to thank Danielle Stanley, granddaughter, for her special love and care along with Medi-Home Health & Hospice, especially Susan Williams, who provided wonderful care and support. A special thanks to friend and caregiver, Donna Law, who took such good care of "Maw-Maw" during her last days. on January 13, 2005.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 228-22-2741.⁸ Edward Delaware Gowen was buried at Briar Oak Ridge Cemetery, Briar, Ripley Co., Missouri.⁹ He married Audrey Isbell Unknown.⁹ Edward Delaware Gowen was born on February 24, 1927 at Shipman, Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,3,4,5,10 He died on April 17, 1993 at Missouri at age 66.^8,9,10,11

     Lydia J."Liddie" Newell was buried at Drumright North Cemetery, Drumright, Creek Co., Oklahoma.¹ She was born in January, 1860 at Illinois.² As of circa 1875,her married name was Gray.² She married Abraham Clark Gray, son of William Riley Gray and Elizabeth Prillaman, circa 1875.² Lydia J."Liddie" Newell died on April 1, 1936 at Creek Co., Oklahoma, at age 76.¹