Elizabeth C Howard

Elizabeth married Richard Lawson 'Loss' Robinson on 15 Sep 1853 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of Daniel G. Robinson and Catherine Stout) was born on 17 Sep 1828 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Sep 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arte married Albert M. Lowe on 15 Jan 1871 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Albert (son of Abraham Lowe and Cynthia C. Moore) was born on 15 Jul 1850 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Dec 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Catharine (Robinson) about 1880 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Catharine was born about 1863 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Thomas H. "Tom" Jordan. Thomas (son of Elbert S. Jordan and Elizabeth Stout) was born about 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Stoney Creek North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cynthia married William David Morley about 1889 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of William Alexander Morley and Elizabeth J. Blevins) was born in Apr 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"The Tomahawk," November 8, 1961
Joseph H. Robinson...
...87, Route 3, Butler, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. M. McQueen of Telford Monday afternoon. He was a member of the Little Doe Baptist Church, a Mason of Roan Creek Lodge No. 679 and a retired farmer.
Surviving are two daughters,
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. C.M. McQueen, Telford, and Mrs. H.B. McQueen of Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Morley, Butler, and Mrs. Carrie Smith of Oregon, and a number of grandchildren and rgeat-grandchildren[sic].
Funeral services will be held today at 1:30 p.m. at the Little Doe Baptist Church with Rev. G.R. Blackburn and Rev. Ralph Hyder officiating. Interment in Robinson cemetery.
Roan Creek Lodge No. 679 of Butler is in charge of graveside services.
Hill Funeral Home in chareg[sic].

Joseph married Julia A. Pleasant on 18 Jun 1899 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Julia (daughter of William Henry Pleasant and Martha L. Howard) was born on 9 Dec 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Mar 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Robinson Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Champ married Peter L. Shoun, Jr. on 18 Jan 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Peter (son of Peter L. Shoun, Sr. and Elizabeth Slimp) was born on 7 Mar 1866 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 1942; was buried in Shoun-McEwen Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alice married E. Smith Stout on 21 Jan 1897. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cynthia married Kemp Stout in ABY 1898 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Kemp was born on 7 May 1877; died on 13 Sep 1962 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Johnson County News," Thursday, November 10, 1949 [published later]
L. W. LOWE...
...70, of Old Jonesboro highway, died in a Greeneville hospital at 4:15 p.m., Nov. 8.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ena Lowe; six sons, Pruitt, Albert, and Jack of Kingsport; Gale, L.W., Jr., and Charles of Jonesboro, four daughters, Mrs. Reba Pangle of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Inez Henry of Memphis, Mrs. Mary Sue Murray of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Alberta Miller, of Jonesboro; two brothers, E. H. of Rte 3, Jonesboro and J. M. of Mountain City and five sisters, Miss Emma Lowe of Jonesboro, Mrs. Cassie Morley, Mrs. Trula Berry, Mrs. Alice Stout, all of Elizabethton; Mrs. Ida McEwen of Mountain City, and seven grandchildren.
Funeral was at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Midway Baptist Church on Old Jonesboro Highway with Rev. D. B. Bowers in charge, who was assisted by Rev. Roland Powell and Rev. Marvin Compher. Burial was in Oaks Cemetery.

Lawson married Mary Ena Morley on 27 Apr 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of James Calvin Morley and Eliza Olivene Kite) was born in Feb 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1987 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married William Burney Morley about 1913 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . William (son of James Calvin Morley and Eliza Olivene Kite) was born on 14 Jul 1885 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Nov 1973 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elbert married Pearl Pippin about 1921 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Pearl was born about 1896 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Joseph Wade McEwen on 2 Jul 1916 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Joseph (son of Hiram Alexander McEwen and Mary Safronia Allen) was born on 9 Dec 1893 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Jun 1975 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Trula married Dan J. Berry about 1918 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Dan (son of Samuel Murry Berry and Mary Catharine Buckles) was born in Jan 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bertha married Charles B. Wright about 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Charles was born about 1890 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eldridge married Zella Katherine Robinson on 13 Nov 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Zella (daughter of John C. Robinson and Lucinda C. Jones) was born on 3 Dec 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jan 1993 in Twin Falls County, , , Idaho; was buried in Twin Falls Cemetery, , Twin Falls County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elmer married Verna Ethel Robinson on 22 Dec 1919 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Verna (daughter of John C. Robinson and Lucinda C. Jones) was born on 7 Sep 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1996 in Twin Falls County, , , Idaho; was buried in Twin Falls Cemetery, , Twin Falls County, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Conley married Cassie Davis on 29 Jun 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cassie (daughter of John Davis and Mary Fletcher) was born about 1898 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Winnie married John Leonard Teter Bowers about 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of John Leonard Bowers and Martha Isabell Slimp) was born on 9 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Aug 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Effie (Robinson) about 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Effie was born about 1906 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died before 1940 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Opal married Herman Brookshire McQueen about 1928. Herman (son of Daniel Sherman McQueen and Mollie Matilda Stout) was born on 7 Sep 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Jun 2000 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The Tomahawk," Wednesday, July 24, 1968
Carl Shoun, 72, Roan Mountain, died in Carter County Memorial Hospital Thursday evening following a short illness.
A native of Johnson County, he was a salesman for McNess Products Co. for the past 25 years. He was a member of Caldwell Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow Mrs. Pishie Short Shoun; one daughter, Mrs. G.A. Pleasant Rt. 3, Butler; two sisters, Mrs. Suma Lowe, Mountain City; one brother, Claude Shoun, Boise, Idaho.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Greer and the Rev. S.W. Myers officiating. Burial was in Shoun Cemetery, Bethel Community, Mountain City. The Unaka Baptist Choir were in charge of the music. Active pallbearers were Ted Ray Myers, Sproles Nave, Riley Murray, Ivan Morley, Earl Williams, and J.E. Arnold. The family received friends from 7 until 9 Friday evening at the funeral home. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton was in charge of the arrangements.
[NJSB Note: obituary mentions two surviving sisters but only names one]

Myrtle married Henry David Nave on 7 Aug 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Henry (son of John Thomas Nave and Nancy Ann Barbara "Nanny" Nave) was born on 13 Oct 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 23 Jun 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Charles Smith Lowe, age 84, Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Lowe was a native of Washington County and son of the late Lawson & Mary Ena Morley Lowe. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lowe was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Pruitt Lowe, Reba Pangle, Inez Henry, Albert Lowe, Alberta Miller, Mary Sue Murray and Gale Lowe. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Mr. Lowe was past Director of Washington County Farm Bureau and Washington County Co-op. He was a Dairyman and had worked for East Tennessee Select Sires and bred dairy cattle for 40 years. Charlie, as he was known to his friends, was an avid hunter, enjoying deer and quail hunting. His hobbies including raising cochin chickens and quail. Charlie loved the outdoors, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Roxana Sliger Lowe, Jonesborough; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick & Peggy Lowe, Johnson City, and Bob & Karen Lowe, Chattanooga; grandchildren, Jessica Leu (David), Matt Lowe (Lindy), Miranda Caldwell (Shane), Derrick Lowe, Sarah Banner (Dom), Shaun Whaley (Stephanie), Andi Whaley and Ashlee Whaley; great-grandchildren, Emmarae Bradley, Amaris Bradley, Lennox Banner, Luke Lowe, Maggie Lowe, Levi Leu, Delaney Leu and Eva Caldwell; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack & Betty Lowe, Johnson City, and Lawson W. Jr. & Ethel Lowe, Knoxville; special caregiver and friend, Joey Hankins. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. Interment services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2013, at Onks Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matt Lowe, Derrick Lowe, Dom Banner, Shaun Whaley, David Leu, Shane Caldwell, Nick Hubler and Steven Dernovshek. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Lowe, Kenny Rawles, Lawton Saylor and Butch Carmichael.

Charles married Roxana "Roxie" Sliger on 15 Jun 1951 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Roxana (daughter of Enoch M. Sliger and Amanda F. Dunn) was born about 1929 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 2019 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Onks Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON – Mr. Ivan E. Morley, 90, 1266 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at his residence.

He was the son of the late W.B. and Cassie Lowe Morley and was born in Elizabethton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Vanetia Elliott Morley; and his second wife, Yvonne Garland Morley.

Mr. Morley was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army. He was a member of Unaka Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. He was a former employee of Sears, Raytheon and Bonanza Steak House and was a lifetime farmer.

Mr. Morley is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, J.B. and Ava Nell Morley, Elizabethton, Dale and Beverly Morley, Johnson City; four grandsons, James Morley and his wife, Janet, Todd Morley and his wife, Regina, Terry Morley, all of Elizabethton; David Morley, Greeneville, TN; three great-granddaughters, Kristin Taylor and her husband, Jacob, South Carolina; Jamie Morley, Elizabethton; Kasey Morley, Bristol; three great-grandsons, Tristan Morley, Jacob Morley and Ivan Morley, all of Elizabethton. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Morley will be conducted on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Rev. Walker Roberson and Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Music will under the direction of the Unaka Baptist Church Choir.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday prior to the service. Friends may also call at the homes of his sons, J.B. and Ava Nell, 1232 Blue Springs Road, Elizabethton, or Dale and Beverly, 131 VonCannon Drive, Johnson City.

Entombment will be conducted on Monday, March 1, 2010, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Mausoleum of Peace. Active pallbearers will be Joe Williams, James Morley, Terry Morley, Todd Morley, James Garland, Marvin Garland, Mike Peters and Vernon Hardin. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Nidiffer, Wendal Stout, Gary Arnold, Jimmy Eggers, Roy Salyor, Hazen Street, Les Grindstaff, Jack Buckles and his church family. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.

Ivan married Susan Vanetia Elliott about 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Susan (daughter of James Elkins Elliott and Mahalia Oliver) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivan married Yvonne Garland about 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Yvonne (daughter of William Odell Garland and Ada Colbaugh) was born about 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2007; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ms. Patricia Lou Lowe, age 80, Johnson City, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Thursday, March 28, 2013 at her residence. She died shortly after receiving the news of her sister's death.

Ms. Lowe was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Elbert Hamilton & Pearl Pippin Lowe.

She was a lifelong member of Midway Baptist Church.

Ms. Lowe was a retired School Teacher and Librarian.

Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Lewis A. & Ingeborg K. Lowe; brother-in-law, Robert N. Leach, Sr.; two nieces, Susie Lowe Whittington and Ellen Lowe Do; four nephews, Ken Whitlock, Michael Whitlock, Robert N. Leach Jr., M.D., and David K. Leach; six great nieces and nephews, whom she adored.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at Midway Baptist Church with Rev. William Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service. Interment services will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens. The services will be held in conjunction with those of her sister, Betty Leach.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

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BUTLER - Ralph W. McEwen, age 90, of Butler, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital with his family by his side.

Ralph was born in Johnson County, Tennessee to the late Jacob Wade McEwen and Ida Lee Lowe McEwen.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

Ralph retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 45 years of service. He was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, where in the past he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday School. He was very hardworking man; he farmed, raised cattle, was an extraordinary gardener and was known as the "Tomato King" because he grew the best tomatoes!

Family was important to Mr. McEwen, he was a very loving and devoted husband and father, and his extended family also played an important role in his life. Ralph loved the outdoors and gardening and he loved his wife June's cooking so much! He loved being at home and believed in hard work.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 70 years, June McEwen, of the home; a daughter, Linda McEwen Cole and husband Harold, of Johnson City; a granddaughter, Rebecca Cole Allen and husband Rusty, of Raleigh, NC; a grandson, Chandler Allen, who was the light of his life, of Raleigh, NC; a sister, Kate Arrants-Stermer, of Butler; two special nephews, Dennis Stout, of Winchester, VA and Frank Murray of Stoney Creek. Several nieces and nephews, special neighbors and friends, Jack Slemp, Kenny Lahman, Eric Matherly, Junior McQueen, and Carolyn Lyon also survive.

A graveside service to honor the life of Mr. Ralph W. McEwen will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Monday, February 8, 2016, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Buddy Street and Rev. A.J. Potter, officiating. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM on Monday, February 8, 2016, in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the Funeral Home following the Visitation Service to go in procession to the cemetery.

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Mr. Albert M. Berry, age 81, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, March 9, 2012, at Four Oaks Health Care Center.

Mr. Berry was born in Carter County, the son of Dan J. and Trula Mae Lowe Berry.

He graduated from Unaka High School and attended Milligan College. After serving in the US Air Force during the Korean War as a Technical Sergeant, he graduated from East Tennessee State University.

He was a respected member of the banking industry in Johnson City for many years. He was a member of the Johnson City Rotary Club and served as a president of the North Johnson City Business Club. He retired from SunTrust Bank in 1996 as vice president.

He was married to Margaret Anne Potter Berry for over 55 years. He was a loving father to Jeffrey Alan Berry and a proud grandfather of Elijah and Marlee Berry. He also provided care and support to many family members throughout their lives.

Being involved in church was an important aspect of his life. He grew up in Caldwell Springs Baptist Church in Elizabethton. He served as deacon at First Baptist Church in Jonesborough. He became a charter member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jonesborough where he also served as a deacon and provided leadership on Building Steering Committees. He was a member of the Challengers Sunday School Class.

After his retirement, he enjoyed building and remodeling. A prized accomplishment was the renovation of his home place in Stoney Creek in Elizabethton.

Mr. Berry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Pearl Dick and Irene Tucker, of Elizabethton; and his only son, Jeffrey Alan Berry, of Jonesborough.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann Potter Berry, Jonesborough; grandson, Elijah Taylor Berry and granddaughter, Marlee Irene Berry, Jonesborough; his daughter-in-law, Kathryn Moore Berry, Jonesborough; sister-in-law, Joyce Elizabeth Potter, Jonesborough; and sisters, Murrell Persick, Maryland, Kate Berry, Virginia, Kaye Berry, Virginia, Edna Eitel and husband, William Eitel, Delaware, and Linda Davis, Virginia. He is also survived by several special cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2012, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Harrod and Rev. Robert English officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service.

Interment services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at Highland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eli Berry, Tony Maden, John Ruetz, Shannon Tipton, Mike Tucker, Jim Tucker, Carey Johnson, Bernd Arnold, Kenneth Persick and Eddie Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Good, Bill Donaldson, Kyle Simmerman, Ken Glover, Jake Southerland, Dick Miller, Jack Wilhoit, Clyde Tipton, Pete Kilbourne, Don Garst, Ross Lindley, Mason Cantrell, Ron Stout, Ross Lindley and Homer Wilson.

Albert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sara married Milan Richardson about 1955. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Mr. John L. Bowers, Jr., 86, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010, at his residence.

He was the son of the late John L. Bowers Sr. and Winnie E. Morley Bowers and was born in Carter County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Yvonne Bowers, on September 16, 2007; two sons, Richard Morley Bowers, August 14, 1952, Alan Nelson Bowers, August 2, 1962; a brother, Ralph Bowers Sr.; and three sisters, Virginia B. Bowers, Nelle B. Lubs and Christine Berniece Oglesby.

Mr. Bowers was educated in the public school system of Elizabethton and was a graduate of Elizabethton High School, where he was the President of the Student Body and Recipient of the Medal of Honor. He received the first diploma awarded from the "new" Elizabethton High School (presently T.A. Dugger Junior High).

He received a B.A. Degree (Cum Laude) from Vanderbilt University, where his undergraduate major was Business Administration, and he had a double minor in History and Political Science. He received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. During his undergraduate and post-graduate time there, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Order of the COIF (highest legal scholastic society) and the Case Editor for the Vanderbilt Law Review.

He received his license to practice law on November 3, 1951, from the Supreme Court of Tennessee. He was the senior partner of the Elizabethton Law Firm of Allen, Nelson and Bowers, where for nearly eighteen years, he practiced with the late Judge Roy C. Nelson. For 8½ years, from 1969-1977, he served as the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee, which embraces 41 of Tennessee's 95 counties. He held this position under three United States Presidents. He was past president of the Carter County Bar Association and served as President of the Junior Section of the Bar Association of Tennessee.

Mr. Bowers served the City of Elizabethton as Mayor for two terms. He was a former Jaycees' Outstanding Young Man of the Year in Carter County; a past President of the Elizabethton Rotary Club with a 59 year record of perfect attendance; past President of the Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge # 238 F. and AM; member Kingsport Court #183 Royal Order of Jesters; past President of the Elizabethton Shrine Club; past Commander of American Legion Post #49; past Exalted Ruler of the Elizabethton B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1847; past Director of the Watauga Historical Association; and former Vice-President of the Tennessee Area Council of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Mr. Bowers was a former member of the Board of Trustees of Carson-Newman College; was a former member of and Secretary to the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank; was a founding member of the Board of Directors and became Director Emeritus of Shepherd's Inn on January 1, 2002. He was extremely active in Gideons International and joined the Elizabethton Chapter shortly after it was established in 1976.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon Emeritus since 2008 and was a member of the Foursquare Sunday School Class. Mr. Bowers was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Bowers was a prominent and outstanding member of the community who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by a daughter, Dr. Bege K. Bowers, Youngstown, OH; two sons and daughters-in-law, John L. Bowers III and his wife, Patricia Dove Bowers, and Gregory H. Bowers and his wife, Julie Harrill Bowers, all of Elizabethton; three granddaughters, Katie Bowers Harmon, Tallahassee, FL, Elizabeth Dove, Elizabethton, Kristy Glover, Kingsport; three grandsons, Jonathan A. Bowers, Alan Franklin Bowers and Daniel Raymond Bowers, all of Elizabethton; two great-grandsons, Nicholas Glover and Ryan Harmon; several nephews including Roger Lynn Bowers and his wife, Claire, Roger Duncan and his wife, Teri, Ralph Bowers and his wife, Carol, Ralph Howell, and Charles Buddy Howell; several nieces, including Debra Archer, Suzanne Bowling and her husband, Richard, Vicki Hood and her husband, Sonny; and a myriad of great-nephews and great-nieces.

The funeral service for Mr. Bowers will be conducted on Sunday, September 26, 2010, at 3:30 PM in the First Baptist Church, Elizabethton, with Dr. Jim Royston and Rev. Bob Polk officiating. Music will be under the direction of Rev. Tim Smith.

The family will receive friends in the church from 1:30-3:30 PM on Sunday prior to the service and at the residence of his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Julie Bowers, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Jonathan A. Bowers and the Deacons of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. Honorary pallbearers will be the Chancellor and Judges of the First Tennessee Judicial District; members of the Carter County Bar Association; members of the Elizabethton Rotary Club; members of First Baptist Church and Foursquare Sunday School Class; members of the Elizabethton Gideons Camp; the staff, coaches, and players of the Elizabethton Twins organization; and his many friends, including Dewey Renfro; Bill Broome; Ron Campbell; Richard Barker; Joe Alexander; Charlie Bowman, and the staff of Elizabethton Wal-Mart. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post #49. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 9:15 AM, Monday, to go in procession to the cemetery.

John married Yvonne (Bowers) about 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Yvonne died on 16 Sep 2007 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]