Don Clifton Stowers age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at home.

Don was born on October 23, 1932 in Smyth County to the late Robert and Virgie Harden Stowers. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Madeline Perkins Stowers; sisters Ann Snyder and Leoda Jones; and brothers Bradford, Clinton, and Bill Stowers.

He is survived by his daughters, Judi DaVico and husband, Allen DaVico and Deborah Stowers-Schraeder and husband, Steven Schraeder; grandchildren, Aaron Leicher and wife Tracie Leicher, Tyler Schraeder and Benjamin Schraeder; sister Reba Hutton of Marion; brothers, Jack Stowers and wife Mary Jane, and Ray Stowers and wife Wanda, all of Rural Retreat; several nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12 noon until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the Metrolina Association for the Blind at https://www.mabnc.org