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     William Lewis Bower William Lewis Bower, age 66, of Coal City, WV, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, following a long illness. Born on February 21, 1946, at Coal City, WV, he was the son of the late Clarence Roy Bower and Alka Jane Bays Bower. Bill had lived most of his life in Coal City. He was very gifted at Dry Wall Construction. There are many homes, businesses, and churches, in both WV and out of state that showcase his work. No matter how he struggled with illness, he always kept his special sense of humor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James R. Bower, Clarence Bower, and sisters Mini M. Lacy, Rozella M. Carr, Virginia K. Cook, and Loretta F. Barker. His surviving siblings are Madgle W. Bower of Valley Park, Missouri, Gene F. Bower and his wife Joyce of Danese, Richard M. Bower and his wife Linda of Coal City, Eva J. Black of Statesville, NC, Annabel Williams of Valley Park, Missouri, Ginger J. Miller and her husband Lewis of Dearborn, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his family and friends, Bill leaves behind two special friends, Terry and Iris Lilly. Special thanks are extended to the caring staff of Bowers Hospice House, and his loving care giver Tammy Coalson. Funeral services will be conducted to Celebrate The Life Of William Lewis Bower on Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel in Beckley with Rev. Gary Eskins officiating. Entombment will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Prosperity, WV. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, monetary gifts may be given to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive Beckley, WV, in memory of Mr. Bower.² He was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on February 21, 1946 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2 He married Johnetta Rose O'Neal on April 15, 1967 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ William Lewis Bower died on August 28, 2012 at Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 66.^4,2

     Madgle Watson Bower was buried at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Cedar Hill, Jefferson Co., Missouri.² He was born on January 5, 1941 at West Virginia.² He died on June 17, 2013 at Missouri at age 72.²

     Viola May Bailey was born on December 24, 1934 at Virginia.² As of June 25, 1970,her married name was Egnor.¹ She married Russell Darrell Egnor, son of Robert Russell Egnor and Mabel Lucille Bowman, on June 25, 1970 at Warrenton, Fauquier Co., Virginia.¹ Viola May Bailey and Russell Darrell Egnor were divorced on December 2, 1976 at Prince William Co., Virginia.²

     Judythe Marie "Judith" Purgason was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 223-64-0581.² She was born on April 13, 1946 at Alexandria, Virginia.^2,3 As of May 30, 1968,her married name was Egnor.¹ She married Larry Wayne Egnor, son of Robert Russell Egnor and Mabel Lucille Bowman, on May 30, 1968 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^1,3 Judythe Marie "Judith" Purgason died on January 11, 1983 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 36.^2,3

     Robert Wayne Egnor was born on February 16, 1958. He died on March 17, 1961 at age 3.

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-3015.² James William Rogers married Rose Unknown.⁴ James William Rogers was born on August 11, 1927 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,6 He married Mabel Louise Sawyers on September 21, 1949 at Radford, Virginia.⁵ James William Rogers died on May 6, 2006 at Radford, Virginia, at age 78.^2,6,3,4 He James William Rogers, 78, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2006 at his home in Radford. He was a retired electrician and was a member of Carter Street United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran having served during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Rose R. Rogers of Radford; three daughters, Barbara Ellis, Darlene Tuulik and Elaine Featherstone, all of California; numerous grandchildren; and two stepsons, Gary Gray of Charlottesville and Bruce Gray of Radford. The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Judy, and Alta Pickford, Debra Frady and Wendy Roope, all nurses with Carilion Hospice Services. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at the Carter Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Kristie Banes officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church fellowship hall. The Rogers family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, on May 8, 2006.⁴

     Tessie Venton Austin married Lula Alice Light, daughter of Joseph Owen Light and Louisa Frances Amos.^3,1 Tessie Venton Austin was born on June 3, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     William Henry Rogers was born on November 21, 1905 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Audrey Bertha Altizer, daughter of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on October 30, 1926 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ William Henry Rogers and Audrey Bertha Altizer were divorced on April 15, 1940.²

     Furman Smith was born on April 19, 1923 at South Carolina.¹ He married Audrey Bertha Altizer, daughter of Fugate Clark Altizer and Lula Alice Light, on March 29, 1973 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., North Carolina.¹ Furman Smith and Audrey Bertha Altizer were divorced on July 20, 1973 at Newport News, Virginia.¹