Van Bannard Gowens

1949 - 2017

Van Bannard Gowens obituary, 1949-2017, Gadsden, AL

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

824 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

Van Gowens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 21, 2017.

Van. B Gowens, age 67, of Gadsden passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 25 at Websters Chapel Baptist Church, which is located at 3091 New Liberty Road, Jacksonville, AL 36279.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Anette Borremans, Anji Hall, and Angel Carrigan; grandchildren Elizabeth Hall, Bryce Hall, Hillarie Whitney Baker, and A.J. Poole; and best friend Pat Brent.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross in memory of Van.

The family would like to express their special thanks to the first shift doctors and staff of Riverview Regional Medical Center ER.

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February 22, 2017

Robert Donaldson

You will always live in our hearts and thoughts! Thanks for the laughs and the good times!We love you and will miss you forever!! I know Aunt Lillie Mae and Uncle Floyd were there to hand you your wings!

February 22, 2017

Todd and Christine Griffin

Van you will be missed. You're family to me. I'll always remember the way you always was there for me.
Nancy if you ever need anything just give me a call. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

February 22, 2017

Mike & Melinda Pody

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 21, 2017

Barbara Wells

I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE.YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LET SHERRI KNOW AND WE WILL BE GLAD TO HELP.

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824 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL 35901

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