Walter Daniel Bowyer

Walter Daniel (Dan) Bowyer, 84, of Moneta, Va., entered into his Heavenly home on Thursday night, April 8, 2010, with his loving family by his side. Dan was the son of the late John Walter and Fannie Boothe Bowyer, of Thaxton. Dan was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Adam Christopher Stull, of Riner. He also was predeceased by a special grand-niece and dance partner, Amber Bowyer, whom he regarded as a grandchild. Five sisters and three brothers also predeceased him. Dan is survived by his loving wife and caregiver of 60 + years, Nellie Stevens Bowyer; his daughter, Patsy Stull and husband, Robert, of Riner; his son, Donald and wife, Karen, of Moneta. Also surviving Dan are grandsons, Andy Stull and wife, Stacy, of Floyd, John Stull and wife, Teanna, of Pilot, Kyle Bowyer, of Moneta; granddaughter, Melissa Vaughan and husband, Josh, of Stewartsville; great grandchildren, Jacob and Christopher Stull and Haleigh and J. W. Vaughan. Dan is survived by brothers, Cliff and wife, Hilda, Bowyer and Lewis Bowyer, of Vinton; and sister-in-law, Edith Bowyer, of Blue Ridge. Numerous nieces and nephews and friends also survive Dan. Dan's special little friend, his dog Lady, will also miss him greatly. Thank you to two special friends, Richard Belcher and Earl Pendleton. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lotz Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Stevens, the Rev. Maynard Baker and the Rev. Mark Ellis officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences to www.lotzfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider the local rescue squads and fire departments or St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.