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William Clowers Obituary
After retiring from the Marine Corps, Bill worked at IBM for 15 years until his retirement.
He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Jane, who was the love of his life. Together they raised 7 children.
Bill was a man of few words, speaking loudest by his example. He exemplified the Marine motto, “always faithful” and was ever-present in our lives.
He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Wells and husband Sidney: grandchildren Sean, Michelle, Chad, Paul, Kim and Erica; daughter Paula; daughter Leslie Clifton and husband Willie: grandchildren Jordan, Kayley, Brooke, and Ty; son Jimmy and wife Cindy: grandchildren Brandon and Rob; son John and wife Tracy: grandchildren Alison and Richard; son Mike and wife Kathy; grandchildren Rachael, Judith, and Mike; son Bob and wife Susan: grandchildren Matthew, Taylor, and Tyler. Great Grandchildren: Brandon, Karsyn, Dylan, Alex, Sydney, Cameron, Jude, Baby girl, Clay, Jake, and Hannah. Bill was lucky enough to have a second love, Anne. They were constant and loving companions.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 5th from 7pm-9pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Rd. A Funeral service and Celebration of Life will be held at 10 AM on Sat. March 6th in the chapel of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Millbrook Road, Raleigh. The inurnment will follow at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Columbarium immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Marine Corps Heritage Foundation or charity of choice.
Condolences can be sent to the family through www.brownwynneeastmillbrook.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Clowers
Susan Krick-Clowers
July 31, 2010
To All of Bill's large loving family ~ Blessings to find comfort knowing how much love was amongst all of you. I pray you find peace that he is with the love of his life once again...
Bob Krick
March 10, 2010
To the Clowers Family ~~ I am Bob Krick, Susan Clowers' father. I was very sorry to learn of William's passing. I know this is a very sad time for all of you. Please accept my sincere condolences. Bob Krick
Ruth .N Cruz
March 10, 2010
That the Mercy of God fill you and your family hearts in this moment of sorrow. How sweet it's the promise of our Lord.
Ruth Cruz (GUMC)
brian tyler
March 8, 2010
To The Clowers Clan,
We are sorry for your loss and may you cherish the memories knowing he is at
peace along side your mom.
The Tylers
Paul & Linda McCloskey
March 8, 2010
We just wanted to let all of you know that each and every one of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Sarah McCloskey family was honored to know such wonderful people as Aunt Jane and Uncle Bill. Uncle Bill will be as sadly missed as Aunt Jane was. We will always remember their smiling faces and zest for life.
Stephanie Taylor
March 7, 2010
All our loving thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Brad, Stephanie, Avery and Lauryn Kate Taylor
Laurie Clogston-Hatmaker
March 6, 2010
Dear Clowers Family, Bobby, Teresa, Leslie, Paula, Jimmy, Mike, and ,
I have spent this day celebrating Uncle Bill's life with you. My thoughts went to Aunt Jane as well. I can picture poor St Peter at the pearly gates trying to hold everyone back that I am sure was there to meet Uncle Bill with a card table ready.
He was the best Godfather. I always loved the smell of his tobacco. He would let me roll his cigarettes when we visited, and never got mad at me when they fell apart on him. I think that I was responsible for the burn hole in ya'lls couch!
His life was blessed with all of you children and his beloved Jane.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, today and always. Much love to all!
Laurie Clogston Hatmaker
Renee Clogston-Smith
March 6, 2010
Hello Clowers Clan, our elders,First Nation- Maliseet, say that when our spirit leaves our body, we each have spirit guides to show them the way to their new world. I believe Uncle Bill must have many spirit guides. He has always been a man of wisdom and guidance. I will celebrate his life today and imagine each of my cousins, Teresa,Paula,Jimmy,Johnny,Mike,Bobby, and Leslie are by my side as I plant a white dogwood in his honor. May it comfort you all to know his memory will be here long after we are all on our journey to the spirit world. My deepest sympathy for the pain of your loss. Much love to all the Clowers Clan.
Antoinette Smith
March 5, 2010
Dear Clowers Cousins, We are so sorry for the pain and loss that you must be feeling at this time, and although you do have each other to help assuage the shared hurt you are going through, God 's Corps has been enhanced by the addition of such an excellent human being and marine. Our love and prayers are with yall during this time of bereavement and always. PMA! Toni and Cija Smith, Kenneth Shaw (Renee's son)
Gigi Roberts
March 5, 2010
Dear Clowers Family:
Uncle Bill fullfilled God's plan and has been called home. Some of my fondest memories have been of our trips to Aunt Jane's and Uncle Bill's when we were kids out of school for the summer. While I mourn and offer condolences to you, his family; I celebrate Uncle Bill's life and wish for him eternal happiness with Aunt Jane. He is a magificent man and I will treasure the memories I have of him and his "clan". I Love You All!
jane &sonny lutz
March 5, 2010
Dear Clowers family; We are very sorry for the loss of your dad and we know that he will be missed by all that loved him.
Cindy Clifton
March 5, 2010
Dear Leslie and all of your precious family:
I was saddened to hear the news of your Daddy passing away. My heart goes out to all of you as each of you deals with his death in your own way. As I looked through the family photos slide I can easily see how important your Mother and Daddy were in your lives. There will be a huge void, but keep the family together and continue the love and support of each other always and always. The greatest gift that they gave you all so freely was the ability to love each other. You will all be in our prayers. We are always here for you. We love you. Cindy Lou and Taylor Clifton
Sherri Brower
March 5, 2010
To all members of the Family; My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve & Debra Cardon
March 5, 2010
God blessed him with a large and loving family. What a wonderful and lasting legacy. My condolences.
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