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     William D. Gowen was born in December, 1890 at Nelson Co., Virginia.¹ He died before April, 1910; According to the 1910 Census two of the seven childen born to Robert and Rose had died before the enumeration.²

     John R. Gowen was born in September, 1892 at Virginia.¹ He died before April, 1910; According to the 1910 Census two of the seven childen born to Robert and Rose had died before the enumeration.²

     Annie Elizabeth Gowen was buried at Saint Stephens Cemetery, 2903 Tye River Road, Nelson Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on February 14, 1899 at Nelson Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Feb 13, 1899.^5,2,7 As of July 2, 1921,her married name was Bryant.¹ She married William Otis Bryant on July 2, 1921 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,8 Annie Elizabeth Gowen died on April 3, 1935 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 36; Her gravestone has a death date of Apr 10, 1935.^2,7

     Her Social Security Number was 227-01-8055.⁷ Lelia Ella Gowen was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^8,6,9 She was born on March 10, 1913 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^7,4,6 As of November 5, 1932,her married name was Batten.¹⁰ She married Raymond Jesse Batten on November 5, 1932 at Richmond, Virginia.^10,3 Lelia Ella Gowen and Raymond Jesse Batten were divorced on August 3, 1943 at Richmond, Virginia.¹⁰ As of April 8, 1944,her married name was Long.⁵ Lelia Ella Gowen married Edward Lewis Long on April 8, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.^5,6,9 Lelia Ella Gowen died on June 25, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 79.^7,6,9 She Lelia G. Long, age 79, of Richmond, died Thursday, June 25, 1992. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Edward L. Long; four daughters, Virginia Lee Estes, Elizabeth Boone, Patricia Kenny and Margaret Jahn; four sons, Raymond J. Batten, Jerry W., Robert, Lee and Edward Lewis Long Jr; one sister, Ada Kanak; twenty-three grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. Mrs Long was a retired employee of Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. Interment in Washington Memorial Park. on June 27, 1992.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 214-03-6944.⁵ Edward Lewis Long was buried at Washington Memorial Park, 6217 Memorial Drive, Sandston, Henrico Co., Virginia.^2,6 He was born on April 12, 1905 at Caroline Co., Virginia.^2,3,7,5 He married Lelia Ella Gowen, daughter of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on April 8, 1944 at Richmond, Virginia.^3,2,8 Edward Lewis Long died on June 29, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 87.^2,7,5

     Marion Earl Wright was buried at Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 228-22-4533.⁴ She was born on January 17, 1898 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,1,3 As of October 15, 1919,her married name was Gowen.² She married George Webster Gowen, son of Robert Lee Gowen and Rose Ella Viar, on October 15, 1919 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Marion Earl Wright died on July 5, 1982 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 84.^4,1,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-12-9951.³ George Earl Gowen Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.⁷ He was born on December 24, 1920 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^{2,3,4,10,11,5,7} He married Rose Patricia Anderson on December 1, 1951 at Norfolk, Virginia.^2,12,6,7 George Earl Gowen Sr. died on December 24, 2002 at Fort Lauderdale, Broward Co., Florida, at age 82.^{13,3,10,11,6,7} He George Earl Gowen Sr. died Dec. 24, 2002, his 82nd birthday, in Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Gowen was the son of the late Marion Earl Wright Gowen and the late George Webster Gowen. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Morris Eugene Gowen and Robert Ellis Gowen and his wife Rose Anderson Gowen. He is survived by his children, Patricia Ann Gowen of Norfolk, George E. ''Rusty'' Gowen Jr. of Machipongo, Va., and Patrick Kelley Gowen of Virginia Beach; two brothers, Clinton M. Gowen of Newport News and Addie Lynn Gowen of Madison Heights, Va; and two grandchildren, Kristine Rose Gowen and William Hunter Gowen, both of Virginia Beach. A World War II veteran, he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He led a vigorous life. He loved to travel and had visited many parts of the world. After the war, he studied engineering and was an employee of Morehead Engineering, served as chief surveyor for construction of Bogata International Airport, Bogata, Columbia. He attended both North Carolina State University and the University of Richmond. A 1950 graduate of the School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, he worked for several years as a bank examiner for the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He joined the staff of what was then the Seaboard Citizens National Bank (now Sun Trust) and retired after 30 years of service. He taught at the Consumer Banking School at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. In post retirement, he worked for Heritage Bank and Trust. He made many lasting contributions to the Norfolk community, serving on numerous board of directors. He was a member of the American Legion, Ward's Corner Lions Club, Phi Delta Theta, and the Lawn Society of the University of Virginia. He was a Roman Catholic. on December 27, 2002.⁶

     Morris Eugene Gowen was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Prince George's Co., Maryland.⁸ His Social Security Number was 231-12-2384.⁹ He married Rose Lucille Aufieri.¹⁰ Morris Eugene Gowen was born on October 27, 1922 at Tye River, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4,9 He died in April, 1976 at Maryland at age 53.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 225-24-7555.¹¹ Robert Ellis Gowen was buried at Centenary Memorial Cemetery, Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,6 He was born on January 23, 1927 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4,11,5,6 He married Margurette Lillian Harris on May 29, 1948 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹² Robert Ellis Gowen and Margurette Lillian Harris were divorced on June 6, 1955 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁷ Robert Ellis Gowen died on January 16, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.^13,11,4,6

     Clinton Moses Gowen was buried at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News, Virginia.⁴ He was born on December 31, 1930 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,6 He married Margaret Lorraine Mundy on November 15, 1952 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^3,7 Clinton Moses Gowen died on December 30, 2017 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 86.⁴ He NEWPORT NEWS - Clinton Moses Gowen, 86, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was a native of Arrington, VA. He was affectionately known as 'POPPOP' and the Mayor of Bayberry. Clinton was a Korean War Veteran serving in the USAF and Reserves and Civil Air Patrol from 1948 - 1960. He worked for Newport News Shipyard and then a 50 year member of Local 45 Boilermakers, as welder. Was a Former member of Masonic Transportation Lodge #337 A.F. & A.M. Newport News. He was also a former member of Deer Park Baptist Church and member of Faith Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret and grandson Matthew and his parents George and Earle Gowen brothers George, Morris, and Ellis, and sister Hilda. He is survived by his son, Clint Gowen and his wife Elaine a granddaughter Nicole and two great-grandchildren, Landon and Matthew Wade and a brother Addie Lynn Gowen. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. on January 1, 2018.⁴

     Addie Lynn Gowen Mr. Addie Lynn Gowen of Madison Heights, Virginia passed peacefully on September 28, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born in Arrington, Virginia on November 20, 1934, the youngest of five children of the late George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright Gowen. Addie was a graduate of Lovingston High School. In 1954, he eloped and married the love of his life, the late Barbara Ann Simpson. The two were together for 52 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. After his service, he worked as an electrician at Lynchburg Foundry, retiring after 35 years. Addie was a devoted husband and selfless caregiver to his wife during her long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Addie was a gentle soul who loved his family. He often told stories of growing tobacco on his family’s farm with his four brothers, or of his years spent working in downtown Lynchburg. Always the comedian, Addie was funny whether he meant to be or not. He and his friends could be found eating and talking at Hardees in Amherst every day. He also enjoyed cooking and made the best spiral ham. He was thoughtful and cared for others. Addie was always on the go, and liked to take drives on the Parkway and to the Peaks of Otter. His high school senior class voted him ‘neat as a pin’, a trait he continued throughout his life. He is also preceded in death by his brothers George, Morris, Ellis, and Clinton. Addie is survived by his son David Lynn Gowen and wife Cindy, and his granddaughter Brittani Lynn Gowen, all of Clifford, Virginia. Addie was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Lovingston, Virginia. The family would like to thank Runk & Pratt and Lynchburg General Hospital, special friend Becky Fulcher for her devoted care and companionship, and his neighbors. A graveside service will be held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church.⁵ He was buried at Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery, 14654 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,6 He married Barbara Ann Simpson.^5,8,6 Addie Lynn Gowen was born on November 20, 1934 at Arrington, Nelson Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He died on September 28, 2020 at Virginia at age 85.⁵

     Rose Patricia Anderson was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^2,4 She was born on March 28, 1921 at Baltimore, Maryland.^1,2,4 As of December 1, 1951,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married George Earl Gowen Sr., son of George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright, on December 1, 1951 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Rose Patricia Anderson died on June 23, 1980 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 59.^2,4

     Rose Lucille Aufieri was buried at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Prince George's Co., Maryland.² She Rose Lucille Gowen, March 27, 1925 — April 12, 2015. Rose Lucille Gowen, age 90, of Waldorf, MD passed peacefully on April 12, 2015. Loving mother to Roderick Gowen, Rose Mary Hopkins, and Anita Gowen-Wolfe. Grandmother of Ashley Gowen, Taylor Gowen, and Kirbie Gowen-Parker. Sister to Gus Greco. Aunt to Christine Knight and cousin to Millie Landini and Angelo Ribaldi. She is predeceased by her husband Morris Eugene Gowen, her parents Enricco and Antoinette Aufieri, and her sister Mary Vasco.¹ Her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Morris Eugene Gowen, son of George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright.¹ Rose Lucille Aufieri was born on March 27, 1925.¹ She died on April 12, 2015 at Waldorf, Charles Co., Maryland, at age 90.¹

     Margurette Lillian Harris was buried at Amherst Cemetery, Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 18, 1924 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of May 29, 1948,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Robert Ellis Gowen, son of George Webster Gowen and Marion Earl Wright, on May 29, 1948 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.¹ Margurette Lillian Harris and Robert Ellis Gowen were divorced on June 6, 1955 at Amherst Co., Virginia.⁵ Margurette Lillian Harris died on May 3, 1987 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 63.^2,3

     Patricia Johnson Ware Patricia Ware Gowen, 67, of Amherst, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 with her family and close friends by her side at UVA Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Thomas Earl Gowen for 47 years. Born on January 3, 1952 in Lynchburg, she was the daughter of the late Glenn Fleming Ware, Jr. and the late Mary Odell Johnson Ware. Patricia was a generous, loving, and caring wife and mother to her family and many friends. She was a retired MICU nurse with 25 years of service at Centra Health in Lynchburg and loved her work as a nurse. She enjoyed many wonderful patients and friends that she made over the years there. Patricia is survived by her husband, Thomas Gowen; two sons, Nathan Gowen and wife Nancy Ann of Zion Crossroads, VA and Brandon Gowen and girlfriend Celia Gilbert of Louisa, VA; two grandchildren, Noah Gowen and Madison Gowen; brother, Phillip G. Ware of Amherst; close life-long friend, Elizabeth “Betsy” Ellington of Amherst; two special MICU nurses and friends, Judy Bradley of Forest and Sharon Bradley of Rustburg; and numerous other family members and friends. The family would like to extend a thank you to the UVA SICU and MICU units and to the doctors and nurses for their extraordinate care during Patricia’s illness. They would also like to extend a special thank you to close friends and fellow MICU nurses, Judy and Sharon, for their care, to doctor trips, and being by her side at the hospital and home during Patricia’s illness.³ She was born on January 3, 1952 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of July 23, 1971,her married name was Gowen.¹ She married Thomas Earl Gowen, son of Robert Ellis Gowen and Margurette Lillian Harris, on July 23, 1971 at Clifford, Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,3 Patricia Johnson Ware died on May 30, 2019 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 67.³