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George A. Tower

PITTSFIELD George Allen Tower, 56, of Jacksonville, N.C., died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Onslow Memorial Hospital.Mr. Tower was a graduate of Berkshire Community College and Almeida College and University.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Frances Tower of Jacksonville; five daughters, Eliza Foley of Adams, Diana Bonnett of North Adams, Mary Ellen Carter of Lenoxdale, Barbara Bonnett of North Adams, and Carolyn Tower of Jacksonville; two sons, Christopher Tower of Savannah, Ga., and Gary Tower of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren; parents, George and Bertha Tower of Lakeland, Fla.; sister, Deborah Akey of Pittsfield; two brothers, Stephen Tower of East Aurora, N.Y., and Andrew Tower of West Warren, Mass.

There will be a memorial service held at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Pittsfield on Saturday, April 13, at 1 pm.

Electronic condolences may be left for the family at www.jonesfh.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Apr. 9, 2013.

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Francis and Paula Jamross

April 10, 2013

George, Bertha and family. Please accept our condolences for your loss.

Cindy Hand

April 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about George's passing. My heart and prayers go ou to you in this time of sorrow.

Dave Frambes

April 9, 2013

Andy,and family.I am so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lucille Goodrich

April 9, 2013

I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. I also went to
school with him and he was a very nice guy. I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his family. May your memories give you
peace and comfort. Sincerely, Lucille (Daly) Goodrich

Rose Davis-MacDonald

April 9, 2013

Bertha, George and family so sorry for the loss of your loved one.

April 9, 2013

debbie paul and families, so sorry for your loss . aunt june , cindy bob and families.

April 9, 2013

To The Tower Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, I went to school with George he was a nice guy.

Pam & John Newton

April 9, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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