James Howard Gowen Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Howard Gowen of Gladys, Virginia, whose life came to an end on March 31, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Howard Gowen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilson Rodwell Gowen and Stella Vivian Yeatts Gowen; his wife Delama Susan Bailey Gowen; his grandson James Matthew Gowen; and his siblings, Burnell, Robert, Fred Gowen, Kathleen G. Slough, Geraldine G. Matthews, Lorraine G. Denton, Hazel G. Arthur, Shirley G. Ferrell and Ethel G. Hackworth.
He is survived by: his children, Donna Kerr (Clarence) and Mike Gowen (Anne); his siblings, Wayne Gowen, Emmett Gowen, Delphine G. Cash, Margaret G. Owens and Gloria Jean Peaks; and his grandchildren, Amy Phillips (Chris), Angie Lacy (Scott), Shannon Carhart (Jeff), Kim Troyer, Kevin Kerr (Kendra), Brooke Gowen, Katie Gowen, Shey Ward, Kyle Surratt and Jennifer Biggs (Mason). He is also survived by twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Anyone wishing to make memorial donations in James' name please consider Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
