Funeral service for Mr. Rogers Towry, age 83, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Will Wells and Rev. Ann Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Mr. Towry passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016.
Mr. Towry was born in Lincoln County on June 9, 1933, to the late Mildred Towry Smith. He was the president of the 1952 Blanche High School graduating class, the purchasing agent for Amana from 1968 until 1995. He was a veteran of the Army and a member of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife Marcia Towry of Fayetteville, TN, daughters Holly (Marty) Towry Euverard of Franklin, TN, Sarah (Jerry) DeCamp of Lynchburg, TN, Lara (Rob) Towry Phillips of Christiana, TN, grandchildren Megan (Jason) Euverard Elam, Jessica E. Euverard, Cole M. Euverard, Kerry-Anne E. DeCamp, great grandchildren Jake, Caroline and Luke Elam, brother Lynn (Linda) Smith of Moncks Corner, SC and several first cousins.
Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home and Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 1 until 2 pm at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
9 Comments To "Rogers Towry"
#1 Comment By Gary and Brenda Badenhop On June 21, 2016 @ 2:36 am
Sending our sympathy to the family. You are in our prayers.
#2 Comment By Heather Lanier On June 21, 2016 @ 11:12 am
Thinking of you, Lara. Hope your good memories of him are with you always.
#3 Comment By Joyce E. Cunningham On June 21, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
#4 Comment By Shannon Rutledge Bradford On June 21, 2016 @ 10:42 pm
Lara and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and the days to come.
#5 Comment By Tabitha Sanders On June 22, 2016 @ 4:46 pm
Holly, I know this is a rough time for you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers.
#6 Comment By Minnie Henderson On June 22, 2016 @ 4:52 pm
Extending sincere sympathy to the family, Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
#7 Comment By Lea Anne Bedsole On June 22, 2016 @ 9:21 pm
Lara, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
#8 Comment By Johnnie Hamilton On June 22, 2016 @ 9:35 pm
Dear Holly and family. Praying for you at this difficult time. May you continue to hold to God’s unchanging hand.
#9 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On June 24, 2016 @ 7:54 pm
Lara,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Lenace Hyde Vaughn