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Ferd Sowers Obituary

Ferd Archie Sowers, 82, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He was born on May 24, 1927. He was preceded in death by Vera Conner, Harold Sowers, Buelah Martin, Howard Sowers, and Zorene Radford. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lorraine Sowers; his granddaughter, Heather Self; grandson, Jeremiah Gearheart; two greatgrandchildren "the apples of his eyes," Mason and Blair Self; and his sister, Helen Graham. The family will receive friends at Horne Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at Christiansburg Church of Brethren with the Rev. Don Peters officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 96280, Washington, D.C. 20077-7491. Flowers are also appreciated. The Sowers family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, Va. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 21, 2009.

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Kathy Banks

October 22, 2009

Lorraine and grandchildren - Please know that each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ferd was a very special person whom I will remember with such fondness.

Marie Vest

October 21, 2009

Lorraine and grandchildren; I knew Ferd had been sick for sometime. It was always so good to see you all at Sowers Reunion every years, I would have loved to been there, but unable to. May the Lord Bless You and I will keep you in my prayers.

October 21, 2009

Lorriane, may the comfort of the Holy Spirit keep you at this time and may God's peace help you as you go through the next few days and beyond. You know I loved Ferd. I will always remember when we took him to Pilot to the revival and he was gloriously saved. You have so many good memories and how wonderful to have had 52 years together. God Bless you and know that prayers are going up for you. I'm sorry I can't be there, just know that I love you and I will remember the good times we had some years ago. Much love, Ann&Ronnie Allen

Lois McPherson

October 21, 2009

Lorriane, So sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with you many years ago at Electro Tech. My sympathies are with you. Lois

vivian dickerson

October 21, 2009

Lorrine,
I am so sorry to hear of Ferd's passing. Christiams dinners at Horace's will never be the same. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
love Vivian,Buddy & Nathan

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