Bower, Paul Tabor

Paul Tabor Bower, 87, of Christiansburg, passed away after a long and joyful life.

He was preceded in death by his brothers; Ronsvard Bower, Marvin Bower, Dorsey Junior Bower and his sister; Reva Grimes. He is survived by his loving wife Ardis Hollandsworth Bower; his sister, Ruth Ellis of Roanoke; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends.

Mr. Bower enjoyed square dancing, camping and traveling with his family and friends. Friends may call anytime after 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at the Horne Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evening.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neal Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Bower family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.