Elsie Lucille Hammock1,2,3,4

F, b. May 6, 1918, d. October 9, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 226-03-2290.5 Elsie Lucille Hammock was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, 3000 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.3 She was born on May 6, 1918 at Pigg River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,5,2,4 As of April 29, 1939,her married name was Gowen.1 She married Woodrow Wilson Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on April 29, 1939 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,3 Elsie Lucille Hammock died on October 9, 1995 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 77.5,3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 342, District 111-18, Lynchburg, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 91, District 43-1, Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia7

Family

Woodrow Wilson Gowen b. April 9, 1918, d. December 6, 1977
Marriage*Elsie Lucille Hammock married Woodrow Wilson Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on April 29, 1939 at Rustburg, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Woodrow W. Gowen obituary in the Dec 8, 1977 edition.
  9. [S7177] Atlanta Constitution, The, From the Maxie T. Gowen obituary in the Nov 11, 1992 edition.

Billy Woodrow Gowen1,2

M, b. May 12, 1945, d. July 29, 2011
FatherWoodrow Wilson Gowen1,3,4 b. April 9, 1918, d. December 6, 1977
MotherElsie Lucille Hammock1,3,4,5 b. May 6, 1918, d. October 9, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 229-56-4444.6 Billy Woodrow Gowen was born on May 12, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,6 He married Jessie Lee Stanley on June 8, 1962 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia.7,1 Billy Woodrow Gowen and Jessie Lee Stanley were divorced on December 8, 1966 at Hanover Co., Virginia.7 Billy Woodrow Gowen married Betty Sue Jones on December 27, 1972 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1 Billy Woodrow Gowen and Betty Sue Jones were divorced on June 10, 1980 at Hanover Co., Virginia.7 Billy Woodrow Gowen died on July 29, 2011 at Bangkok, Thailand, at age 66.6,8 He GOWEN, Billy W., 66, of Key West, Fla., formerly of Deltaville, Va., passed away on July 29, 2011 in Bangkok, Thailand. He is survived by his daughter, Sherri Gowen Whitley (Leonard III); and granddaughter, Sara. on August 7, 2011.8

Census Records

1950Dwelling 91, District 43-1, Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Jessie Lee Stanley
Marriage*Billy Woodrow Gowen married Jessie Lee Stanley on June 8, 1962 at Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia.7,1 
Divorce* Billy Woodrow Gowen and Jessie Lee Stanley were divorced on December 8, 1966 at Hanover Co., Virginia.7 

Family 2

Betty Sue Jones
Marriage*Billy Woodrow Gowen married Betty Sue Jones on December 27, 1972 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Billy Woodrow Gowen and Betty Sue Jones were divorced on June 10, 1980 at Hanover Co., Virginia.7 
Child
  • Sherri Lynn Gowen8,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Woodrow W. Gowen obituary in the Dec 8, 1977 edition.
  5. [S7177] Atlanta Constitution, The, From the Maxie T. Gowen obituary in the Nov 11, 1992 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Billy W. Gowen obituary in the Aug 7, 2011 edition.

Maxie Tyrone Gowen1,2,3,4

M, b. June 12, 1940, d. November 8, 1992
FatherWoodrow Wilson Gowen1,5,6,3 b. April 9, 1918, d. December 6, 1977
MotherElsie Lucille Hammock1,5,6,7,3 b. May 6, 1918, d. October 9, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 226-48-2539.3 Maxie Tyrone Gowen was buried at Lilburn Memorial Gardens, 500 Harbins Rd. N.W., Lilburn, Gwinnett Co., Georgia.7,4 He was born on June 12, 1940 at Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3,8,4 He married Esther Leona Vale on April 14, 1962 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1,7 Maxie Tyrone Gowen died on November 8, 1992 at Snellville, Gwinnett Co., Georgia, at age 52.3,7,9,8,4 He The funeral for Maxie T. Gowen of Lilburn, manager of a Chamblee security office, will be at 11 a.m. today in Lilburn, with burial at Lilburn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Gowan, 52, died of a heart attack Sunday at Humana Hospital in Snellville. Surviving are his wife, Leona Vale Gowen; a son, Randy Gowen of Tucker; a daughter, Christina Gowen of Lilburn; his mother, Elsie Hammock Gowen of Lynchburg, Va; and a brother, Billy Gowan of Virginia. on November 11, 1992.7

Census Records

1950Dwelling 91, District 43-1, Ashland, Hanover Co., Virginia5

Family

Esther Leona Vale
Marriage*Maxie Tyrone Gowen married Esther Leona Vale on April 14, 1962 at Hanover Co., Virginia.1,7 
Children
  • Randy Gowen7
  • Christina Gowen7

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S12739] Lilburn Memorial Gardens, Gwinnett Co., GA, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S591] Richmond Times - Dispatch, From the Woodrow W. Gowen obituary in the Dec 8, 1977 edition.
  7. [S7177] Atlanta Constitution, The, From the Maxie T. Gowen obituary in the Nov 11, 1992 edition.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  9. [S714] Office of Vital Records Georgia Health Department, Georgia Deaths, 1919-98.

Herbert Elsom Bryant Sr.1,2

M, b. June 1, 1907, d. June 10, 1956
     Herbert Elsom Bryant Sr. was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,3 He was born on June 1, 1907 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,2,3 He married Frances Lucille Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on July 14, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 Herbert Elsom Bryant Sr. died on June 10, 1956 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 49.2,3

Census Records

1950Dwelling 133, District 112-23, Lynchburg, Virginia4

Family

Frances Lucille Gowen b. November 16, 1923, d. May 10, 2015
Marriage*Herbert Elsom Bryant Sr. married Frances Lucille Gowen, daughter of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on July 14, 1945 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Herbert Elsom Bryant Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 26, 1946, d. May 25, 1982
FatherHerbert Elsom Bryant Sr.1,2,5 b. June 1, 1907, d. June 10, 1956
MotherFrances Lucille Gowen1,2,5 b. November 16, 1923, d. May 10, 2015
     Herbert Elsom Bryant Jr. was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 His Social Security Number was 216-48-8495.4 He married Bonita Gurshin.2 Herbert Elsom Bryant Jr. was born on June 26, 1946 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2,3,4 He died on May 25, 1982 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 35.1,2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 133, District 112-23, Lynchburg, Virginia5

Family

Bonita Gurshin
Marriage*Herbert Elsom Bryant Jr. married Bonita Gurshin.2 

Citations

  1. [S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Josephine Ann Bryant1,2

F, b. May 23, 1948, d. May 25, 1948
FatherHerbert Elsom Bryant Sr.1,2 b. June 1, 1907, d. June 10, 1956
MotherFrances Lucille Gowen1,2 b. November 16, 1923, d. May 10, 2015
     Josephine Ann Bryant was buried at Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 She was born on May 23, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2 She died on May 25, 1948 at Lynchburg, Virginia.1,2

Citations

  1. [S3838] Presbyterian Cemetery, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Infant Gowen1

F, b. March 17, 1932, d. March 18, 1932
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLona Herbert Bryant1 b. December 13, 1901, d. April 8, 1988
     Infant Gowen was born on March 17, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1 She died on March 18, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Infant Gowen1

M, b. March 17, 1932, d. March 18, 1932
FatherFrank Leslie Gowen Sr.1 b. May 29, 1877, d. September 14, 1951
MotherLona Herbert Bryant1 b. December 13, 1901, d. April 8, 1988
     Infant Gowen was born on March 17, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1 He died on March 18, 1932 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Betty Lee Rohrer1,2,3

F, b. May 24, 1923, d. April 26, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 217-12-1671.3 Betty Lee Rohrer was born on May 24, 1923 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.1,3 As of June 6, 1970,her married name was Gowen.1 She married Fred Horsley Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on June 6, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1,2 Betty Lee Rohrer died on April 26, 1996 at Maryland at age 72.2,3,4

Family

Fred Horsley Gowen b. April 8, 1936, d. January 29, 2016
Marriage*She married Fred Horsley Gowen, son of Frank Leslie Gowen Sr. and Lona Herbert Bryant, on June 6, 1970 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S12741] Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, online www.akcoffmanfh.com, From the Fred Horsley Gowen obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Irene Emma Goolsby1,2

F, b. May 5, 1918, d. October 1, 2007
     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-6199.2 Irene Emma Goolsby was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.3,4 She was born on May 5, 1918 at Nelson Co., Virginia.1,5,2 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Gowen.1 She married John Herman Gowen, son of John Fletcher Gowen and Mattie Lee Reese, on May 29, 1937 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,6,4 Irene Emma Goolsby died on October 1, 2007 at Newark, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 89.5,4 She Irene E. Gowen - Age 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2007, surrounded by her family. Irene had worked as a clerk for Almart and had worked for American Can and Middleman& Burnstein. She enjoyed crocheting, word find and puzzles and especially cooking. She was devoted to cooking. She was devoted to her family and cared for everyone. She will be sadly missed. Irene was preceded in death by her husband John H. Gowen in 1977. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Rodick and her husband, William J. and Stella Lennon with whom she lived; her grandchildren, Bill Rodick and his wife, Gina, Carole Fontello and her husband, Jim, Jim Rodick and his wife, Kelly, Deborah Walker and her husband, Dave, Mike Rodick and his wife, Sue, Robert Rodick and his wife, Jen, Jonathan Lennon and his wife, Melinda, Sandra Lennon, Lisa Chalmers and her husband, Bruce, Anthony Lennon and his wife, Theresa and Christopher Lennon and his wife, Wendy. She is also survived by her brothers, Thomas and Eldridge Goolsby; 27 greatgrandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren. A service will be held at the Chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park. Entombment will be in the adjoining memorial park. on October 4, 2007.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 184, District 63-1, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia7
1950Dwelling 114, District 120-54, Roanoke, Virginia8

Family

John Herman Gowen b. March 20, 1910, d. February 22, 1977
Marriage*Irene Emma Goolsby married John Herman Gowen, son of John Fletcher Gowen and Mattie Lee Reese, on May 29, 1937 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.1,6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5474] Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Irene E. Gowen obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8247] Morning News, The, From the John H. Gowen obituary in the Feb 23, 1977 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5476] Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, online http://www.stranofeeley.com/, From the Stella L. Stratton obituary.

William J. Rodick1,2

M, b. August 24, 1938, d. May 28, 2009
     William J. Rodick William J. Rodick, age 70, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Bill was a Teamster and truck driver for over 40 years. He spent over 22 years with the Huber's/Sunbeam Bakery. After the closing of the bakery, Bill spent over 21 years with A. H. Angerstein's in Elsmere. Bill was a life member of the Elsmere Volunteer Fire Co. #1. He held many offices over his 40 year career of loyal and selfless service including the office of President, Director, Junior Advisor, and Training Officer. He was a fixture as an active firefighter, driver, and operator of all the apparatus. He was an avid Yankees fan and enjoyed all the games of chance. He was well known for his jokes and stories. Above all, Bill's greatest love was his family. Bill was the son of the late Harry and Catherine (Lux) Rodick. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary (Gowen) Rodick; his children, William J. Rodick Jr., and his wife, Gina, Carole J. Fontello, and her husband, Jim, James E. Rodick, and his wife, Kelly, Deborah L. Walker, and her husband, Dave, Michael W. Rodick, and his wife, Sue, and Robert J. Rodick, and his wife Jen; his sister, Carole Strazzella; his beloved grandchildren, Stephanie, Ranae, Rachel, Kim, Billy, Brandon, Lance, Jenn, Ryan, Jimmy, Alexa, Dave, Nikki, Mike, Christina, Ashley, Amber, and Heather; his great grandchildren, Andrew, Taylor, Cameron, Brianna, Gage, Aliviana, Laina, and Ariana; and his loving nieces and nephews. Interment in Gracelawn Memorial Park, duPont Pkwy., New Castle, DE.2 He was buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, New Castle Co., Delaware.1,2 His Social Security Number was 221-22-9461.3 He was born on August 24, 1938.1,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of John Herman Gowen and Irene Emma Goolsby, circa 1955.1,2,4,5 William J. Rodick died on May 28, 2009 at Delaware at age 70.1,2,3

Family

Mary Elizabeth Gowen
Marriage*He married Mary Elizabeth Gowen, daughter of John Herman Gowen and Irene Emma Goolsby, circa 1955.1,2,4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5474] Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle Co., DE, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5475] Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, online http://www.delawarefuneral.com/, From the William J. Rodick obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5476] Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, online http://www.stranofeeley.com/, From the Stella L. Stratton obituary.
  5. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Irene E. Gowen obituary in the Oct 4, 2007 edition.
  6. [S1713] News Journal, The, From the Robert J. Rodick obituary in the Jul 5, 2015 edition.