William Joseph Jowers Sr. of Gloucester, devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, and cherished brother, died on Oct. 10, 2017.
Bill, 60, was born on Oct. 1, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Wilma Mae Palmer Jowers and Thomas Jefferson Jowers who preceded him in death.
He spent his formative years in Columbus, Indiana, before moving to Virginia in 1970.
Bill married Joyce Yvonne Wainwright April 5, 1975 to whom he was absolutely devoted and considered her “his other half.” To this union, were born the true joy in his life: his children. But as much as he loved his children, that love hit the stratosphere with the births of his grandchildren!
Bill had the most extraordinary sense of humor. He never met a stranger. Everyone should have a “Bill” in their lives.
He owned W.J. Jowers Construction.
He is survived by son, William Joseph Jowers Jr. and wife Nicole; grandsons, Ford and Parker; daughter, Julie and spouse Antonio; grandson, Darrell, and granddaughters, Destiny and Zoe; also, daughter, Jenna and husband Josh, and grand dogs Rocco and Sadie.
He is also survived by his in-laws, Johnny and Ramona Wainwright, who considered him their son; his sister-in-law, Pat, and her children, Christine and David.
Bill is also survived by six siblings, Connie Rhodes of Tacoma, Washington, Thomas Jowers and spouse Karen of Gloucester, Skeeter Kiki Hill and spouse Jon of Newport News, Deanna Hill and spouse Mike of Newport News, Dale Jowers and spouse Darlene of Smithfield, and Marvin Jowers of Hayes. Bill is also survived by a plethora of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Bill and his wife, Joy, attended New Hope Baptist Church.
Joy would like to thank her church family for their love, friendship, and prayers during this difficult time.
A celebration of Bill’s life was held on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at noon at Providence Baptist Church, Hayes.
While we mourn his death, we celebrate that he lived.
Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters, P.O. Box 2156, Norfolk, Va. 23501-2156, Attn. Memorial donations.
Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory was in charge of arrangements.