James Ballard Stowers

James Ballard Stowers, 81, of Camellia Drive, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home. Born on November 24, 1933 in Bluefield, he was a son of the late Ballard and Eula Smith Stowers. He had been a resident of Bluewell for 19 years and was retired from joy Manufacturing. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran having served in the US Navy in Korea. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Hoge; sisters, Erma Havens; and Mary Williams; and a brother, Howard Stowers. Survivors include: Wife: Olivia Mae Stowers of the home Son: James David Stowers and Lawana of Rocky Gap, VA Daughter: Pamela Helmandollar and Mark of Bluefield, VA 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Son in law: Bruce Hoge of FL Sisters: Judy Grubb of Bluefield, VA Freda Williams of Rocky Gap, VA Nancy Gilpin of Rocky Gap, VA Special Friend: Ricky Bryant Loving neighbors and friends Cryptside services will be conducted on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1:30PM at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton with Larry W. McClintock and Howard Owens, two elders from the Bluefield congregation of the Jehovah’s Witness officiating. Friends may call on Saturday from 11:00-1:00 PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.