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Joseph Stowe Obituary
BEAUFORT -- Mr. Stowe, 43, of Beaufort, SC, husband of Frances Jeter Stowe, died Monday August 29, 2011.
He was born in Charlotte on December 28, 1967, the son of Janice Williams Stowe and Joseph Sloan Stowe. He grew up in Belmont and graduated from Gaston Day School.
A graduate of Wofford College, he joined Wachovia Bank in 1990 and was currently serving as Market President for the Beaufort area. He was active with the United Way for over twenty years, currently serving as the Chairman of the Board for the United Way of the Lowcountry. A lifetime Presbyterian, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, where he served as a deacon and an elder. He was a member of the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation Board for ten years, serving as its Chairman from 2006-2010.
Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are his daughter, Frances Harling Stowe, and son Joseph Scott Stowe, Jr.; sister Leslie Stowe Culp and her husband Robert George Culp IV of High Point; sister Susannah Stowe Rose and her husband Caldwell Ragan Rose of Charlotte; sister-in-law Anne Jeter Lindsay and her husband William Shannon Lindsay, Jr. of Beaufort, SC; in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Jeter of Beaufort, SC; and six nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, P.O. Box 1226, Beaufort, SC 29901 and Beaufort Academy, 240 Sams Point Road, Beaufort, SC 29907.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Stowe
Dr. Paul Costa
April 30, 2025
One of the few pleasant memories I have from college is of Scott and his colleagues.
September 13, 2011
Frances and Family:
My most heartfelt condolences for your loss.
I have fond memories of Scott and know that he is now cared for eternally.
You are in my thoughts and prayers to have strength during such a difficult time.
Warm wishes,
Matt Grayson
Robert Caldwell
September 7, 2011
Janice, Joe and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. I will pass this information on to Kim and Preston, they will both want to know. Love to you all.
Kelli Lambert-Boniecki
September 7, 2011
Frances, My deepest condolences are being sent to and your family on your tragic loss. Please know God only picks the very best for his work in Heaven to help serve as Angels in looking over us. Your family are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Amy (Wood) Kelly, '92
September 5, 2011
Frances - You, your family, & extended family are in my thoughts and heart. I am so sad to hear of Stowe's untimely passing. I fondly remember him as one of the good, fun-loving Wofford guys...always a smile and a laugh. I pray peace will find you and your children over time. Much love to all of you. ?
September 4, 2011
To the family of Joseph Stowe,
I too am saddened by your loss. Just know that all things work together for good to those that are called. Our families thoughts and prayers reach out to you. May God bless and keep each of you and may his peace provide comfort during this time.
Donnie Loftis
Becky Boyd
September 3, 2011
Frances, the grief you and your family must be feeling is unimaginable to me. I know you must have a million unanswered questions. I swear sometimes life just sucks and I just don't understand. I was looking for quotes and I came across this...Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, Proverbs 3:5. You are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Becky (Duby) Boyd
Catherine Gregory
September 2, 2011
Frances,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will keep you and the kids in our prayers. Scott and I new Stowe at different times and in different ways while we were in Spartanburg but both of us have fond memories of the fun loving guy he was. May the good memories of those times be with you in the days ahead.
Much love,
Scott and Catherine Ward Gregory
Becky Stowe
September 2, 2011
Dear Frances,
Bennett
Michael Pierce
September 2, 2011
Frances,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! I can't remember Stowe without a smile or smirk on his face. A good time was always had when you were with Stowe!
David King
September 2, 2011
I had some great times with Scott at the Terrier Club golf tournaments in Charlotte. Scott was a great ambassador for Wofford College. My prayers are with Frances and your family at this time. God Bless you and your family.
Marlo Shissias
September 2, 2011
Dear Frances,
My deepest condolences to you and your beautiful children. You and your family will be in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Michael McLaurin
September 2, 2011
Joe, Janice and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May God's love and your faith help in the days ahead.
Rick Redden
September 1, 2011
Frances and family,
Scott's "work family" at Wachovia is heartbroken over losing our wonderful friend and colleague. Scott meant so much to so many that this loss is something we will sort through for a long time to come and will always remember the gifts he gave to us by his spirit and comraderie.
We pray for you, your kids and Scott's family, and hope your faith and the love of your church, community and family sees you through this incredibly difficult and tragic time.
Please call me if there is anything that we can do for you.
Rick Redden
Lynne and Don Peer
September 1, 2011
We are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. May God keep you in his loving arms and ease your pain.
Lynne and Don Peer
Jim Harper
September 1, 2011
Frances, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. So Sad.
It seems like yesterday coming back from class to that house we rented in Converse Heights in 1990...what a great year we had living off campus! Always something going on or heading out for a road trip.
Please know we are thinking and praying for your wonderful family here in Charlotte. Harper
Dawn Pemberton
September 1, 2011
Dearest Frances,
My love and sincere condolences go out to you and your beautiful children. I have always admired you as a strong, beautiful person and I will remember you all in my prayers everyday, always.
Melissa & Jim Irvin
September 1, 2011
Frances-
Our hearts are so sad from the news of the loss of Stowe. Please know we are praying for and thinking about you. God bless you and your family.
Much love and Sympathy,
September 1, 2011
Enjoyed hunting with Scott in DeWitt, AR this past couple of years. He was a fun person and will be missed by all. My prayers go out to the families. warren jennings (DeWitt Ar.)
Jerry Campbell
September 1, 2011
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss, Joe and Janice. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Scott's family. I share your loss with a heavy heart. God has another disciple.
John Henry
September 1, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to Scott's family from an old Gaston Day friend.
Lucy Strausbaugh
September 1, 2011
Frances, I was sick to hear about Stowe. What a terrible loss for you and the children. You have arms all around you during this horrible time. You are not alone in your grief. He was a wonderful man.
Artie Hendricks
September 1, 2011
I am deeply saddened about Scott's passing. He and I shared some memorable times at Wofford. I am proud to have called him a friend and even more proud of the legacy of serving that he leaves behind in his community. I will certainly be thinking about Frances and all of the family at this unthinkable time.
Lynn Helderman
September 1, 2011
Thinking of both the Stowe and Jeter families during this time of grief. May your many loving memories of Scott provide strength and support to each of you during this time of sadness.
Derek Lafferty
September 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was always good to me and he will be missed.
Wayne Coggins
September 1, 2011
It seems only yesterday that I coached Scott in Babe Ruth baseball. He was one of the most coachable young men that I ever coached. He was also an excellent player and teammate. He'll be missed by his family, church, and community as he is now with his Heavenly Father.
Barbara Stowe Harkins
September 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I knew Scott back in school, he was a wonderful person with a beautiful smile and he was very kind and caring, he will be missed. I am proud to have had him as a friend. May God bless your family and may He help you today and always.
Carrie Horne
September 1, 2011
Frances, Richard and I have "heart pain" (my Dad describes his own grief pain this way) over the loss of Stowe. We are praying for everyone in the Stowe/Jeter family that a great amount of comfort and strength would come to you from God. Our love, Carrie and Richard Horne
Michael Hammond
September 1, 2011
Frances, I am so terribly saddened by the passing of Stowe. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your children.
Elizabeth & Brad Mickle
September 1, 2011
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Frances, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We feel blessed to have known Stowe.
Judith Berlin
September 1, 2011
Words can not begin to express the sorrow at this huge loss. A wonderful, smiling, consistently kind person is how i will always remember Scott. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Stowe and Jeter family.
Mark Bobo
September 1, 2011
I am so sad to hear the news of Stowe. He was a dear friend and the memories of our times at Wofford will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to the families.
Will Harris
September 1, 2011
When I think of Scott, my first thought is his round, smiling face. That is a good memory to have. Frances, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Tommy and Kelly Collins
September 1, 2011
Frances: May God bless you and your family. May he comfort you in your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Scott will be missed by so many.
Bogey Wingfield
September 1, 2011
I remember Scott as the kindest of my big brother's friends. He always had a smile on his face, and he was a fixture in our lives growing up. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Stowe and Jeter Families.
Lyn Walsh
August 31, 2011
My most heartfelt condolences to the Stowe and Jeter families and friends. Scott will be remembered fondly by so many of us in the Wofford family. May memories of happy days bring us all peace and comfort. God bless.
Trip and Stefhanie Howe
August 31, 2011
I have known Scott for longer than I can remember. He was one of my first friends and was someone I always looked up to growing up (as he was two years my elder). He was kind, always smiling, a leader, one heck of an athlete, always having fun and was someone you liked being around. My friend, you will be missed forever.
Stefhanie's and my love and prayers go out to Frances and the children, Joe and Janice, Leslie, Sue and the Jeter family.
Bubba Helton
August 31, 2011
Margaret and I are so saddened by the loss of Stowe. He was such a fine person and his smiling face will be a lasting memory forever. Frances, please know that you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope the coming days and months help you remember the wonderful times you had together!
Steve and Leslie Mitchell
August 31, 2011
Scotty, i can't believe you are gone. You once said on the golf course that you were not made to hit a lay up shot. You never did. God speed my friend, hit em straight.
Spence and Stuart Jenkins
August 31, 2011
Always smiling, quick to offer friendship, a kind word, or a helping hand. We will truly miss Stowe. Our thoughts and prayers are with Frances and the children.
Susan Massey-Chesson
August 31, 2011
Dear Frances,
I have been praying for you and your family, the Stowes and the communities of Beaufort and Belmont constantly since I heard about Scott's death. I am so, so sorry. I have so many fond GDS memories of Stowe. He was a wonderful guy and will be missed by everyone who knew him. My love and prayers are with you.
August 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the Stowe and Jeter family. I worked with Scott for many years prior to my retirement and I can truly say that he was one of the most loving, kind and professional people I have ever worked with. May God bless your family.
Edna Driessen
Hilton Head Island, SC
John & Kathy Williams
August 31, 2011
We are keeping your family in our hearts and prayers.
Alice Heyward Derrick
August 31, 2011
Scott was truly one of the kindest most genuine people I have ever known. He will be missed. My love to all.
Steve Johnson
August 31, 2011
I am deeply sorry to hear of Scott's passing. I felt close to him. My thoughts are now with Frances and the children. He had a bright light in him and he will always be shining in our hearts. Blessings and Love.
Kevin Martin
August 31, 2011
My condolences to the Jeter and Stowe families. I can vividly remember Scott shouting "Spiiiiiker" across the Wofford campus like it was yesterday. What fun we had. My thoughts and prayers are with you over the miles...
Rebecca Seder Harris
August 31, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amanda Mitchell
August 31, 2011
The handful of times I spent with
Scott were filled with fun and laughter. He is going to be missed as remembered and honored. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Lots of love,
Mazie Atkinson
August 31, 2011
Charlie and I are so saddened over the loss of your son-in-law. Barbara and Harry told us what a sweet, nice guy he was. May God bless and guide you during this most difficult time. You and your family will be in our prayers.
April Nixon
August 31, 2011
So sad to hear about Scott. Our prayers go out to his wife, 2 children and entire Stowe family. I know Kent has always been extremely blessed to have known him.
Ginger and Ed Mitchell
August 31, 2011
We got to know Scott and his family while sharing good times with ours at Spring Island. He was a fine young man and his passing is a terrible loss to all that knew and loved him. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Stowe and Jeter families......
Peggy Hopkins - and the entire Sanctuary Golf Club Family
August 31, 2011
Scott always had a smile for everyone he encountered and that smile was infectious. Whether you knew him well or not he treated everyone like an old friend. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. May your memories of him and the love of friends and family sustain you in this difficult time.
Jamie McLean
August 31, 2011
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Stowes and Jeters for the loss of a wonderful father, husband, son, friend.... Everyone who ever met Scott Stowe was forever touched by his charm, personality, integrity, and genuineness. Stowe will be forever loved and missed by all.
Jamie and Ally McLean
August 31, 2011
Our thought and prayers are with you. God Bless. Rod, Lisa, Julia and Tim O'Hara
Mike Summer
August 31, 2011
I am saddened by the loss of a husband, son and childhood friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May you rest in peace.
Flavia Feltner
August 31, 2011
Frances, I was so sorry to hear about Stowe. He was a good man and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Grier
August 31, 2011
So sorry about Scott, remembering the good times we had growing up at Gaston Day.
Henry & Dorothy Maiers
August 31, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and both families.
August 31, 2011
Everyone who had the fortune to know Stowe knew he was an honorable man, husband, father and son. We are deeply saddened and extend our deepest condolences to the Jeters and the Stowes. The Pond family
Deke Copenhaver
August 31, 2011
Malisa and my prayers are with the entire family. Frances, spending time with you and Stowe always put a smile on my face and Malisa shares my condolences as we both always loved our time together. Words cannot fully express how sorry I was to hear of his passing and please know that we are both here for you if you need us.
Jan Corbett Stalvey
August 31, 2011
Frances, I am so sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice Williams
August 31, 2011
Frances and family: my condolences to you. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Mark Brom
August 31, 2011
"Stowe", as I knew him, was a friend of mine since childhood. He always had a smile and a contagious laugh. I'll miss that, and I'll miss him. I'm honored to have had such a good friend. May God bless his entire family, today and always.
Whit & Michelle Sanders
August 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stowe and Jeter families.
Deanna Kraszewski
August 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jered, Deanna, & Franny
Albert Myers
August 31, 2011
My heart is overwhelmed with saddness and my prayers go out to you Joe and Janice and to to you Frances and your children. I cannot think of "Stowe" without thinking of the good times at Indian Guides and at Gaston Day with the 5 muskeeteers, Scott, Bret, Daniel, David, and Perry. God bless.
Albert
Randy Krause
August 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Scott was a true gentleman that always showed respect for others. He will certainly be missed.
Barbara Stowe Harkins
August 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I knew Scott back in school and he was a wonderful person. May God help you through this and may He bless all of you.
Andrew Dupps
August 31, 2011
My heart goes out to the Stowe and Jeter families. Whether it was a boring meeting or a once in a lifetime duck hunt, Scott Stowe's presence made the experience better. I am blessed to have Stowe be a part of my life. He was my friend. He was everyone's friend.
Leslie Beveridge Hunt
August 31, 2011
Remembering your smiles and warm personality always!
Diana Wasielewski
August 31, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Stowe and Jeter families. Stowe was a great man and wonderful friend. I will miss all the hunting and fishing stories we shared. God bless.
Linda Smith
August 31, 2011
My dearest Frances and children,My prayers and love are with you in the days ahead.
Linda Smith Asheville NC
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