1927
Virgil
2012
Virgil Mowery
October 20, 1927 — April 9, 2012
Mowery
Virgil Lewis Mowery 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on October 20, 1927 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Daniel Boone Mowery and Sarah Louvinia Hawk Mowery. Virgil lived his entire life in Lancaster. He was a World War II US Army veteran. Virgil married Alberta Becky Alford on November 6, 1948 at the Nazarene church in Lancaster. He retired from McClellans Home Dairy and Fairfield County Waste Water Division.
He is survived by 12 children, Margaret Kay Rollins, Charles Lewis Andy Mowery, Alva Jean (Dorsie) Lewis, Jr., Daniel Elmer Mowery, Rebecca Ann (Dale) Hart, Catherine Louvinia (Bill) Shull, Tina Marie Hively (Steve Bair), Lee Adam Mowery, George Allen (Melva) Mowery all of Lancaster, Ohio, Sarah Jane (David) Wentz of Bremen, Ohio, Virgil Henry (Sherry) Mowery of Junction City, Ohio and Alice Doreen (Bill) Brewer of Palestine, Texas; step-children, Paul Liza) Mason of Oklahoma, Tony (Joyce) Mason, Eddie (Hope) Mason, Benny Mason, Danny (Janet) Mason and Johnny (Lori) Mason all of Lancaster, Susie Gregory and Linda Gordon all of Columbus, Ohio; 50 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Becky Alford Mowery, special friend and companion, Margaret Cody Mason, son, Robert Leroy Mowery, great-grandson, Bryson T. Mershon, brother, Robert Lee Mowery, sister, Helena Jane Mowery Derr, brother-in-law, Foster Denzil Derr and step-son, Stanley Mason.
Funeral service will be held Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. Burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail conducting military rites at the cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to charity of donor's choice. To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit
www.funeralhome.com.
Virgil Lewis Mowery 84 of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Monday, April 9, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on October 20, 1927 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Daniel Boone Mowery and Sarah Louvinia Hawk Mowery. Virgil lived his entire life in Lancaster. He was a World War II US Army veteran. Virgil married Alberta Becky Alford on November 6, 1948 at the Nazarene church in Lancaster. He retired from McClellans Home Dairy and Fairfield County Waste Water Division.
He is survived by 12 children, Margaret Kay Rollins, Charles Lewis Andy Mowery, Alva Jean (Dorsie) Lewis, Jr., Daniel Elmer Mowery, Rebecca Ann (Dale) Hart, Catherine Louvinia (Bill) Shull, Tina Marie Hively (Steve Bair), Lee Adam Mowery, George Allen (Melva) Mowery all of Lancaster, Ohio, Sarah Jane (David) Wentz of Bremen, Ohio, Virgil Henry (Sherry) Mowery of Junction City, Ohio and Alice Doreen (Bill) Brewer of Palestine, Texas; step-children, Paul Liza) Mason of Oklahoma, Tony (Joyce) Mason, Eddie (Hope) Mason, Benny Mason, Danny (Janet) Mason and Johnny (Lori) Mason all of Lancaster, Susie Gregory and Linda Gordon all of Columbus, Ohio; 50 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta Becky Alford Mowery, special friend and companion, Margaret Cody Mason, son, Robert Leroy Mowery, great-grandson, Bryson T. Mershon, brother, Robert Lee Mowery, sister, Helena Jane Mowery Derr, brother-in-law, Foster Denzil Derr and step-son, Stanley Mason.
Funeral service will be held Friday, April 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. Burial to follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens with Lancaster Veterans Burial Detail conducting military rites at the cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to charity of donor's choice. To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit
www.funeralhome.com.
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