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     Minnie Louise Gowen was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4000 Pilots Lane, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,5 Her Social Security Number was 231-36-5367.² Her married name was Lee.⁴ Her married name was Taylor.⁴ She married Unknown Taylor.^4,6 Minnie Louise Gowen married Thomas Ray Lee Sr.⁴ Minnie Louise Gowen was born on August 10, 1922 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,2 She died on February 2, 2004 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81; The SSDI has a deatn date of Feb 3, 2004.^7,4,2 She Louise Gowen Taylor, 81, of Richmond formerly of Lynchburg, Va. passed away Monday, February 2, 2004. She was preceded in death by her son, Aubrey Gowen; and her grandson, Adam Scott Gowen. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Pat) Litton of Powhatan; her sons, Floyd Gowen of Richmond, Donald Ray Taylor of Ocean View, Va. and William (Bill) Lee and his wife, Bea of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, John Travis Morris, William H. Lee II, and Chelsea Alexandra Lee; sister, Estelle Tatum of Lynchburg; two nephews, Junior Gowen, and Bobby Peck; niece, Caroll Johnson; other devoted family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and generous friend to all who knew her, a conscientious hard worker for Richfood, and one who loved and cared for animals throughout her life. A graveside service will be conducted in Forest Lawn Cemetery. on February 4, 2004.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 223-24-5273.⁸ Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.⁴ He was born on January 1, 1925 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^8,2,3,4,7 He married Virginia Irene Williams on August 2, 1948 at Nelson Co., Virginia.² Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. married Shirley Mae McGann on October 6, 1970 at Campbell Co., Virginia.² Carrington Edward Gowen Sr. died on May 18, 2003 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 78.^8,4,5

     Walter Preston Gowen was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.^2,8,9 His Social Security Number was 227-34-5977.¹⁰ He was born on February 1, 1930 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia; His gravestone has a birth date of Feb 6, 1930.^10,3,4,5,8 He married Willie Nora Staton on January 13, 1961 at Ellerson, Hanover Co., Virginia.⁶ Walter Preston Gowen and Willie Nora Staton were divorced on December 26, 1984 at Henrico Co., Virginia.³ Walter Preston Gowen died on November 22, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 68.^2,10,8,9 He GOWEN, Walter P., of Richmond, died Sunday, November 22, 1998. He is survived by two sons, Preston Wade and Jerry D. Gowen; six grandchildren, Brittany, Tiffany, Coty, Jason, and Amanda Gowen, Taylor Worton; three sisters, Corrine, Elsie, and Thelma; brother, Carrington. Graveside services will be held at Signal Hill Memorial Park. on November 26, 1998.²

     Carrington Edward Gowen Jr. Carrington E. Gowen, better known to his friends as Jr, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 6, 2021 with his baby girl by his side. He was a Roofer by trade for over 35 years and owned Gowen Roofing. He also drove part time for Allied Cab and enjoyed the night life for nearly 20 years. No matter where he was or what he was doing, he was always "Bad to the Bone". He was born in Nelson Co. VA on April 11, 1955 to Carrington and Irene Gowen. He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers (Johnny & Tommy Wayne), a sister (Linda) and his infant son Justin Michael Tyree. He is survived by the mother of his children and lifelong friend, Lois Cyrus, 2 children Jason & Whitney (Adam) Gowen, a sister, Carol (Steve) Sutliff and nine Grandchildren who were truly the light of his life and he lived for them until the end; Hannah, Xavier, Alyssa, Caedmon, Jordan, Kierra, Kaidon, Noah and Presleigh. He also had several special friends who looked out for him until the very end and deserve recognition for all the special favors, treats and good memories they helped create; Young'n Fowling, Debbie Goodbar, Chris Mays, Ronnie Godsey and Nita Martin. He appreciated you all and you definitely had a place in his heart. He was a loving Father, a hard worker and a treasured friend to many. He was truly one of a kind and he will never be forgotten. "In the end, my life was priceless…" Much Love -Jr.⁴ He was born on April 11, 1955 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 He married Lois Anne Tyree on December 27, 1980 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Carrington Edward Gowen Jr. and Lois Anne Tyree were divorced on November 21, 1996 at Lynchburg, Virginia.² Carrington Edward Gowen Jr. died on September 6, 2021 at Virginia at age 66.⁴

     Mattie May Going was born in 1892 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 She died on February 5, 1893 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3

     John Berry Tyler was born on August 4, 1886 at New Glasgow, Amherst Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 4, 1880.^2,3 He married Katherine Nora "Katie" Going, daughter of Charles Edward "Ed" Going and Signora Spencer, on November 2, 1905 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ John Berry Tyler married Florence May Hamilton on November 15, 1940 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 212-18-8940.³ Grover Cleveland Wood was buried at Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, 19436 Garrett's Mill Road, Knoxville, Washington Co., Maryland.⁴ He was born on December 18, 1891 at Albemarle Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth year of 1892.^1,2,3 He married Leslie Lee Gowen, daughter of Albert Walter Gowen and Eoline Octavia Mays, on October 27, 1915 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,6 Grover Cleveland Wood and Leslie Lee Gowen were divorced on June 16, 1920 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁷ Grover Cleveland Wood died on April 16, 1971 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 79.^3,4 He WOOD - On April 16, 1971, Grover C., of Woodlawn, the beloved husband of Gabrie E. Wood (uee Vie) and devoted father of Ottolene M. Becraft, Madelene M. Meekins, James A. Wood and Claude S. Thompson. Also survived by ten grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Interment in Mount Moriah Church Cemetery. on April 17, 1971.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-12-2193.⁶ Eva Estelle Gowen was buried at Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on October 16, 1919 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,4,6 As of December 24, 1942,her married name was Tatum.³ She married Walter Thomas Tatum Sr. on December 24, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,3,4,7 Eva Estelle Gowen died on December 6, 2005 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 86.^1,4,6 She Eva Gowen Tatum, 86, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005. She was the wife of the late Walter Thomas Tatum for 44 years. Mrs. Tatum was born Oct. 16, 1919, in Nelson County, a daughter of the late Henry Gowen and Edna Viola Reese Gowen. She is survived by her son, Walter Thomas Tatum of Lynchburg, and a daughter, Peggy Tatum Goins of Stokesdale, N.C. on December 8, 2005.¹

     His Social Security Number was 225-03-7257.⁶ Walter Thomas Tatum Sr. was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.^3,4 He was born on August 7, 1900 at Charlotte Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,4,5 He married Eva Estelle Gowen, daughter of Marshall Henry Gowen and Edna Viola Reese, on December 24, 1942 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,7,3 Walter Thomas Tatum Sr. died on July 23, 1982 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 81.^6,3,4

     Peggy Jean Tatum was born on April 25, 1943 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 As of May 30, 1970,her married name was Goins.² She married Eldridge Goins on May 30, 1970 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,4 Peggy Jean Tatum died on February 24, 2021 at North Carolina at age 77.⁴ She Peggy Jean Tatum Goins went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on February 24, 2021, at 4:05 a.m. I want to thank our merciful God for renewing her body and making her whole again. Let us rejoice and not cry, but laugh and giggle. My Mom is in the Kingdom of Heaven. Peggy was born on April 25, 1943, in Nelson County, Virginia, to Walter and Eva Tatum. They later moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, where Peggy attended and graduated from E.C. Glass High School in 1961. Following graduation, she went to work for Southern Bell, where she retired after 35 years of service. Peggy was 23 when she met the love of her life, Eldridge Goins. They were married on May 30, 1970. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last May. What a wonderful, loving 50 years it was. Their life was full of travels to the beach, mountains, Niagra Falls, Canada, Colorado, Cape Cod, as-well-as many trips to Florida. One of their many accomplishments was raising their son Shea. They put so much time and energy into him. Walter and Eva Tatum preceded her in death as well as father and mother-in-law Sol and Margie Goins. She is survived by her loving husband, Eldridge Goins, son Shea (Dawn) Goins, brother Walter Tatum, sister-in-law Carol Martin, Linda Parrish, cousins Forrest (Terri) Martin, Garrett Martin, Michelle Slate, Ethan Cox, and Erik Cox. Also left to love his mom is Peggy's 12 year old fur-son Jack. Jack went most places that Shea did. on February 28, 2021.⁴

     Aubrey Thomas Gowen was buried at Gowen Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on August 19, 1940 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on May 3, 1958 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 17; Struck by a train.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 227-80-2663.⁶ Floyd Vaughn Gowen was born on December 28, 1953 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^6,2,5 He married Helen Theresa Tisdale on September 20, 1980 at Richmond, Virginia.⁵ Floyd Vaughn Gowen and Helen Theresa Tisdale were divorced on December 27, 1993 at Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ Floyd Vaughn Gowen died on August 28, 2012 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 58.^6,3

     Donald Ray Taylor was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.³ He was born on October 7, 1957 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^2,3,4 He died on August 10, 2011 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 53.^3,4,5

     Thomas Ray Lee Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^4,3 His Social Security Number was 230-12-8477.⁵ He married Minnie Louise Gowen, daughter of Marshall Henry Gowen and Edna Viola Reese.⁶ Thomas Ray Lee Sr. was born on March 9, 1918 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,7,5,3 He died on July 1, 1979 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 61.^7,3

     Adam Scott Gowen was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on November 30, 1981 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,4 He died on December 19, 1998 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 17.^5,4 He Adam Gowen, 17, formerly of Richmond, son of Floyd Gowen and Teri Poindexter. on December 21, 1998.¹