Andrew J. (Jack) Stowers, 84, of Alkol passed away Friday, July 10, 2009 at home with his family by his side after a long illness. He was a retired chemical operator from FMC; also retired from Nationwide Ins. & Lincoln Agency. He served 2 terms as Lincoln County Commissioner; a WWII Navy veteran; and a member of Griffithsville Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Reva Stowers; brothers & sisters, Denzil & Moss Stowers, Ruth Cash and Gail McMellon.
He is survived by his wife: Ali Reba; Daughter: Rhonda Kendall of Cross Lanes; Son: Sam (Gloria) Stowers of Cross Lanes; Grandson: Jonathan Kendall of Louisville, KY; Sister-in-law: Jackie Sue Stowers of Alkol; Brother-in-law: Paul D. McMellon of Charlotte, NC .
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park with Military Graveside Rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. The family wishes to express a special “thank you” to the Hospice caregivers, Sherry Wooten and Sally Starkey; also to Kitty Dunlap, Michelle Price and Kay Cummings for their dedication, help and care of Jack. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hubbard House c/o HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25312-2536.