John Eugene Towe
October 10, 1928 ~ October 28, 2006
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden ~ John Eugene Towe, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Elizabeth House Hospice in Hendersonville.
God’s promise was made complete when he saw the face of his Lord and was reunited with his sweetheart “Jo” who passed away on August 12, 2006.
A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva Birmingham Towe and was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jo Hare Towe. He retired in 1989 from Southern Railroad with 33 years of service and was a member of Skyland Baptist Church.
He is survived by three daughters, Susan Towe of Hendersonville, Pam Surrett and her husband Michael of Fairview and Sharon Murray of Arden; five grandchildren, Candace Young and her husband Jay, Claudine Brown and her husband Brad, Lindsay Murray, Brian Surrett and Brandon Surrett; two great-grandchildren, Lauren Young and Chase Brown; three sisters, Margaret Sparks of Winston-Salem, Peggy Cox of Asheville and Barbara Metcalf of Brevard; a brother, Mac Towe of Weaverville.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Walter Hare officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
A private graveside service will be held in Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Elizabeth House Hospice, 581 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Susan,
Our prayers for comfort in this trying time for you and all of your family. God Bless and keep you safe.
George & Kay Herrin
Susan, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Please let me know if you need anything.
We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Love, Tim & Shirl
Susan,
I am very sorry to hear about your father. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely
John Brooks
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Towe family.
Even though this is one of the hardest matters we have to face in life, it should also be comforting knowing that the Lord has received another child into His kingdom and for John to hear the words ‘Well done my good and faithful servant!’
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME.
Pam and Family,
I was very saddened to hear about your dad. He and your mom were second parents to me for so many years. I loved them so much and truely appreciated everyting they did for me. Please know that our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family. Please email me when you can. Love Always.
Susan,we are thinking about you and praying for you and your family during this most difficult time. Macky and I are planning on attending the service tomorrow.
Your friends,
Macky Beddingfield &
Terry higdon (Jeremiah 29:13)
To the Towe family , May God Bless each one. It is very hard to lose a love one. God was very good to John and Betty. They had great love for each other and for the Lord. Keep up the faith and it want be long before you will meet them again in Heaven. My family loved them both. We went to church with them at Skyland Baptist. Love to all, Roger and Donnie Corn Grindstaff
DEAR SUSAN,
I’M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. I THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY AND THE ROAD YOU HAVE HAD TO TRAVEL.
MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU.
LOVE GORDON AND NANCY