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Elgie "Gene" Eugene Gowers
January 23, 1951 ~ October 12, 2017 (age 66) 66 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Mary Stevens
October 17, 2017 1:05 PM
You introduced me to the Love of my life which was the best thing anyone has ever done for me. Much Love Always...And you'll always be in my heart.
A candle was lit by Mary Stevens
on October 17, 2017 1:03 PM
A candle was lit by Mary Stevens - Much Love Always
on October 17, 2017 12:59 PM
Message from Valerie Daisy Thomas
October 17, 2017 9:04 AM
I remember the first time I met you. Mom said you were a musician, and I liked you from that moment on. We clicked. You recorded "Cardboard Box" for me. My first recording ever. Mom called it "The Man in the Box Song." You taught me about the Hook. You said "If you can nail the hook, if you can write a song that people find themselves humming or singing in their head, you got a hit." You were so big to me I had to look up to you,
I remember you saving the tiny kitten out of your cabin (who had unknowingly been there for a while). It was stuck. You saved him and brought him to me and Anthy. You told us "This cat may have another Chance." Anthy said, "That's it!" That's how he got his name. "Chance."
I remember doing chores with you. My favorite chore, to your surprise, was cleaning the gutters with you. I loved scooping all that stuff out of the gutter and throwing it on the ground. You would hold the ladder for me while I got rid of 6 months of held in frustration. Somehow you just knew that crazy chore helped me. We would laugh as I would name this or that and throw that stuff on the ground. After we were done, you would ask, "Better?" Then you'd kind of put your arm around my shoulder and give me that side hug because you knew if you really hugged me I'd cry. It was somehow therapeutic for both of us.
I am so grateful that you were there for my Mama. She loves you. You were her best friend. You were a Hero to her. I've only seen my Mama cry four times in my life. I remember each of them. The fourth time was the day she lost you.
I remember you giving me clothes sent from your Aunt Ruth. You were so happy to give them to Mama and me, and the Golden Girls, and anyone else that may be in need. The Golden Girls loved you so much they made you their Honorary Golden Girl. You thought that was a hoot. You drove them to their lunches, to the grocery store, to hair appointments, to their birthday parties. Yeah, you were a Hero to them.
You were such a good man to my husband. Anthy look up to you higher than anyone I know. You encouraged him to become the Musician he is today. He would plan trips home around which Guitar you said you would bring to Mama's. He had to make sure the Guitar he brought would complement yours. I can't count the times I sat silently in the other room listening to the two of you play. Oh, How I Wish I would have gotten that on video. Anthy has been lost this week. He doesn't quite know what life is going to look like now. That's how big of a part you played in his life. He went through all the CD's you gave him when we got home from Mama's this weekend. He's no longer playing Waylon Jennings songs. He's playing yours. I'll still get to sit silently in the other room listening to him play your music. Yeah, You were a Hero to him.
We talked the Monday before you went to be with Jesus. I was excited because we were going to clean the gutters this weekend together. I told you I had a lot of frustration to get out this time. You said you were going to wear a hard hat. We both laughed. Anthy talked to you to tell you he was practicing songs from Waylon Jennings. I don't know what you said to him, but he was laughing. I imagine it was something about him being so heavy metal and how your influence was really showing. My husband, playing country music. Yeah, only you could have opened him up to that. Yeah, that made me smile. Even just now. We sure couldn't wait to see you.
I remember when I called you Daddy Gene for the first time. It was like you weren't sure if you heard it right. We both looked at each other and just went on. And you were Daddy Gene from that day. I wish I had words. I wish I had more time with you. I wish....I wish you were still here. There is comfort knowing this is not the end. There is comfort knowing we will meet again. But damn, Daddy Gene, this sucks. My heart hurts so bad. I am sure going to miss you now. My heart hurts even worse for your family and for my Mama.
Well, I love you. I really do. You were a Hero to a lot of folks. You were a Hero to me. Thank you for taking such good care of Mama. I miss you already.
I remember you saving the tiny kitten out of your cabin (who had unknowingly been there for a while). It was stuck. You saved him and brought him to me and Anthy. You told us "This cat may have another Chance." Anthy said, "That's it!" That's how he got his name. "Chance."
I remember doing chores with you. My favorite chore, to your surprise, was cleaning the gutters with you. I loved scooping all that stuff out of the gutter and throwing it on the ground. You would hold the ladder for me while I got rid of 6 months of held in frustration. Somehow you just knew that crazy chore helped me. We would laugh as I would name this or that and throw that stuff on the ground. After we were done, you would ask, "Better?" Then you'd kind of put your arm around my shoulder and give me that side hug because you knew if you really hugged me I'd cry. It was somehow therapeutic for both of us.
I am so grateful that you were there for my Mama. She loves you. You were her best friend. You were a Hero to her. I've only seen my Mama cry four times in my life. I remember each of them. The fourth time was the day she lost you.
I remember you giving me clothes sent from your Aunt Ruth. You were so happy to give them to Mama and me, and the Golden Girls, and anyone else that may be in need. The Golden Girls loved you so much they made you their Honorary Golden Girl. You thought that was a hoot. You drove them to their lunches, to the grocery store, to hair appointments, to their birthday parties. Yeah, you were a Hero to them.
You were such a good man to my husband. Anthy look up to you higher than anyone I know. You encouraged him to become the Musician he is today. He would plan trips home around which Guitar you said you would bring to Mama's. He had to make sure the Guitar he brought would complement yours. I can't count the times I sat silently in the other room listening to the two of you play. Oh, How I Wish I would have gotten that on video. Anthy has been lost this week. He doesn't quite know what life is going to look like now. That's how big of a part you played in his life. He went through all the CD's you gave him when we got home from Mama's this weekend. He's no longer playing Waylon Jennings songs. He's playing yours. I'll still get to sit silently in the other room listening to him play your music. Yeah, You were a Hero to him.
We talked the Monday before you went to be with Jesus. I was excited because we were going to clean the gutters this weekend together. I told you I had a lot of frustration to get out this time. You said you were going to wear a hard hat. We both laughed. Anthy talked to you to tell you he was practicing songs from Waylon Jennings. I don't know what you said to him, but he was laughing. I imagine it was something about him being so heavy metal and how your influence was really showing. My husband, playing country music. Yeah, only you could have opened him up to that. Yeah, that made me smile. Even just now. We sure couldn't wait to see you.
I remember when I called you Daddy Gene for the first time. It was like you weren't sure if you heard it right. We both looked at each other and just went on. And you were Daddy Gene from that day. I wish I had words. I wish I had more time with you. I wish....I wish you were still here. There is comfort knowing this is not the end. There is comfort knowing we will meet again. But damn, Daddy Gene, this sucks. My heart hurts so bad. I am sure going to miss you now. My heart hurts even worse for your family and for my Mama.
Well, I love you. I really do. You were a Hero to a lot of folks. You were a Hero to me. Thank you for taking such good care of Mama. I miss you already.
Message from Elgeana Hill Golden
October 17, 2017 2:32 PM
This is so beautiful. I am not surprised that he had such an impact on your lives. Such a very special guy! My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Message from Valerie Thomas
October 18, 2017 7:35 PM
Thank you. My prayers are with you, too.
A candle was lit by They Hill Family with love
on October 17, 2017 8:16 AM
Message from Donna Hill. ( Bales )
October 17, 2017 8:15 AM
Cousin. We only meet one time but I love then wish we got to see more of each other but life is Busy. But you was always in my heart .!so now in Heaven you get to pick and lgrin with Grandpa Hill, my Dad Dellis Hill all Uncles Aunts cousins rest the family has passed on love you
A candle was lit by Anthony and Valerie Thomas
on October 17, 2017 8:15 AM
A candle was lit by Donna Hill. ( Bales )
on October 17, 2017 8:07 AM
A WATER COLOR WREATH was sent on October 16, 2017
Our Deepest Condolences and Sympathies to The GOWERS Families. May All Your Loving Memories of GENE Guide You Through Your Grief. - Friends from Microbiology Lab
Message from Elgeana Hill Golden
October 16, 2017 1:15 PM
Gene,
When I close my eyes I see that infectious smile and those beautiful bright eyes! You were always so kind and so fun to be around. I love you Gene, you will forever be in my heart and I hold you near and dear as my brother, you will never be forgotten.
To Ruby and David....
We don't understand the why's, but God does and that's who we must put our faith in and trust that he has a plan. May God give you both strength to carry on until you are with Gene again. I pray that his love surrounds you each and everyday through out your earthly journey.
With love and best wishes,
Elgeana Lynn Hill Golden (Sister)
When I close my eyes I see that infectious smile and those beautiful bright eyes! You were always so kind and so fun to be around. I love you Gene, you will forever be in my heart and I hold you near and dear as my brother, you will never be forgotten.
To Ruby and David....
We don't understand the why's, but God does and that's who we must put our faith in and trust that he has a plan. May God give you both strength to carry on until you are with Gene again. I pray that his love surrounds you each and everyday through out your earthly journey.
With love and best wishes,
Elgeana Lynn Hill Golden (Sister)
A candle was lit by Elgeana L Hill Golden until I see you again brother.....
on October 16, 2017 1:04 PM
A candle was lit by Jackie Chavez
on October 15, 2017 6:30 PM
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