Bower, Jesse Lee

Passed: 2012-02-07

Age: 73

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-02-14

Information: Jesse Lee Bower, 73, of Evans WV, passed away February 7, 2012, at his home following an extended illness.  He was born July 2, 1938 in Big Bend WV, a son of the late Forrest and Opal (Williams) Bower.  His wife, Betty Miller Bower, brothers, Roger Bower and Richard Bower, and granddaughter, Jackie Bower, also preceded him in death.  He was a graduate of Ripley High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a farmer.  He was a former employee of Otis Elevator in Cleveland OH and retired from the Goodwin Farm and Vail Furniture Inc. of Ripley.      Surviving are his son, William Mark Bower of Ripley; daughter, Cindy Lee Slater of Princeton; brothers, Forrest ""Bud"" Bower of Grafton OH, Kenneth (Karen) Bower of Olmstead Township OH, Marvin ""Buck"" Bower and Mitchell (Eileen) Bower, all of Evans; sisters, Sharon Harden of Canton OH, Phyllis Lewis of Lewisville OH, Janet Clark of Cottageville, Shirley (Allen) Lieving of Grove City OH, Roberta ""Sue"" (Tom) Prouty of Johnstown OH, Beverly (Terry) King and Gloria (Robert) King, all of Evans; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Service was Friday, February 10, 2012, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans WV.  Pastor Jeff Keffer officiated.  Graveside service with military honors by American Legion Post #107, Ripley, was Saturday, February 11, 2012, at Creston Cemetery, Evans.  Visitation was until time of service on Friday at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be sent to: castofh@gmail.com.