George Mowen

MOWEN, George V., age 89 of Gratis, OH. died Sat. Nov. 20, 2010 in Germantown.  He was born on Sept. 29, 1921 to Eli and Lillian (Izor) Mowen.  George had worked at General Motors, retiring in 1977. He had been a volunteer fireman in Gratis for many years, member of the Gratis Lions Club where he served as secretary for 40 plus years, member of the FOE #2202 of Eaton where he served as president for 1 year and secretary for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnne in 1994 and 2 daughters, Carolyn Mowen and Kim Kemper.  He is survived by a son, Eddie (Karen) Mowen, Gratis, OH., 2 daughters, Linda (Kenny) Nickell, Germantown, OH., Sharon Adams, Hamilton, OH., 8 grandchildren,  Eddie (Kathy) Mowen Jr., Beth Nickell (Mike), Dennis (Angel) Adams, Kristina (Mike) Feix, Kelly Nickell, Monika Michael (Rick), Danny Mowen (Carrie), Bryant Mowen, and 10 great grandchildren, T.J., Kara, Hunter, Cole, Rebecca, Allison, Lance, Hannah, Logan, Chance, 2 brothers, Charlie Mowen, Naples, FL and John Mowen, West Alexandria, OH. and special friend, Bill Willings. Also deceased are his parents,  great grandson, Colt Lewis, 3 brothers, Lawrence Mowen "Bud", Paul Mowen, Marvin Mowen, and 3 sisters, Ida Mowen, Clara Rawlins and Louise Moses.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Wed. Nov. 24, 2010 at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home in Gratis.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Tues. from 5-8PM.  Donations may be made to Gratis Fire Dept. or Gratis Rescue Squad. For condolences:www.lindloffzimmerman.com