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Reverend Curtis Wilford Stowe, Sr. May 13, 1923 - February 23, 2015

Born: Sunday May 13, 1923

Died: Monday Feb 23, 2015

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Reverend Curtis Wilford Stowe, 91, of Eden, NC passed away on February 23, 2015.

Rev. Stowe was born on May 13, 1923 in Dry Fork, VA to the late Henson Craig Stowe and Maude Green Stowe. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was also preceded in death by brothers Forest, Harry, Craig, Lawrence, Clyde, and by sisters Nellie Yeatts, Lavenia Yeatts, Lily Yeatts, and Edna Gibson.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Alma Yeatts Stowe of the home; one son, Curtis Wilford Stowe, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Hickory, NC; one daughter, Wendy Stowe Epperly and husband Ronald of Martinsville, VA; grandson Darren Epperly and wife Mary of Martinsville, VA; one great granddaughter Emma Epperly of Martinsville, VA; four grandchildren, Joey Chilton of Greenville, SC; Jon Chilton and wife, Erin of Columbia, SC; Brad Kolesar of Richmond, VA; Laura Kolesar of Petersburg, VA and four great grandchildren, Reynolds, Mary Willis, Josiah, and Catherine Ann Chilton all of Columbia, SC; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Rev. Stowe was a graduate of Whitmell Farm Life High School, Holmes Bible College, and High Point University. He became a member of the Western North Carolina Cornerstone Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church in 1942. He served as Christian Education Director prior to entering pastoral work serving as pastor for Christian View (Stoneville, NC), South Henderson NC, and the Eden First Pentecostal Holiness Churches. He retired in 1987 after serving 27 years as pastor of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Eden. He was a member of the Eden Ministerial Association having served as President. He loved his time working with young people as a substitute teacher in the Eden City School System. After his retirement, he remained active in evangelistic work and served as Interim Pastor for a number of churches.

Funeral services will be held on Friday February 27th 2015 at 2:00 PM at Fair Funeral Home, 432 Boone Road, Eden, NC conducted by Rev. Tommy McGhee and Rev. Doyle Marley. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park in Danville VA.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service and at other times at the home 135 Devonway Street, Eden, NC.

The family would like to thank special caretakers Jackie Johnson and Herbert Valentine.

The family would also like to thank the staff of The Hospice Home of Rockingham County for their loving care and support.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church, in care of Raymond Jones, 149 Jones Mill Road, Chatham, VA 24531.
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the entire family. I have wonderful memories of years past of the Stowe family...especially Brother Curtis as well as Lawrence and Craig who were close friends of my Dad. May FATHER GOD give you Comfort and Grace during this time. I know HE has given Brother Curtis an abundant and glorious welcome to his Heavenly home.. ?¢‚Ñ¢¬™?¢‚Ñ¢¬´?¢‚Ñ¢¬™
Dr. Roy W. Frazier, Jr.
Mr.Stowe was my substitute teacher at the old Intermediate school on Highland Drive back in 1971. He always showed great love and compassion to us 5th graders and I know the Lord truly blessed him for having to put up with a class room full of spoiled brats. Mr. Stowe was the sweetest, kindest man that I've ever knew. May the Lord comfort each family member.
Phyllis Michelle Brown
Wilford--- The Grosecloses extend our sympathy to you and your family at this sad time of loss. Your father certainly enjoyed a long, full life and blessed so many in his servanthood. I shall always remember his radiant smile and warm demeanor. May he now rest in peace. . . . . . .
Martha
Well brother you got home before dark. You are seeing now what you have been preaching.
Philip H. Martin
My prayers goes out to you and the family. If I can be of any help to you all, please contact me. Love you all and I'm glad to have met a wonderful man.
Jackie Johnson
The South Henderson Pentecostal Holiness Church family wants the Stowe family to know of our prayers and thoughts for each one of you. We remember Rev. Stowe with fondness and respect. He was a great man, wonderful preacher and caring pastor. His time with us prepared our church for greater things and we're thankful for that. His faith of heaven, Jesus and all that land affords has become sight. We find comfort in knowing we'll see him again. We'll continue to keep you in our prayers.
Rev. Frank Sossamon

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