Jack Russel Mowbray

Jack Russel Mowbray, of Salem, Va., born November 12, 1928, in Rockingham County, Va., and beloved by family and friends, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Jack enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948, served aboard the USS Henley and attended Virginia Tech after being honorably discharged in 1952. He was a member and Elder Emeritus of the First Christian Church, Salem, Va., and served in many capacities through the years, including Chairman of the Board, Sunday School Superintendent and Trustee. Jack was a Boy Scout and worked with the Scouts for many years. He worked for Kmart for 25 years before retiring as Loss Control Manager in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Runyon Mowbray; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Maria Mowbray, of Miami, Fla., and Rick and Kelli Mowbray, of Vinton, Va.; and daughter, Lynne Mowbray; grandchildren, Andrew, Carmen, Carlos, Crystal, Jonathan and Luis; and a great-granddaughter, Lexi. He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Joann Mowbray, of Staunton, Va., and Guy and Betty Mowbray, of Salem, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Leonard Shifflette, of Harrisonburg, Va., sister, Fay Cromer, of Salem, Va.; sisters-in-law, Frances Runyon and Nancy Jacobs and husband, Jim; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James F. and Armenta Mowbray, of Salem; and an infant sister. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at First Christian Church, 712 Front Ave., Salem, Va., with the Rev. Daniel Netting officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boy Scouts, First Christian Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.