Mowry, Karl Newton

After a short illness, Karl N. Mowry, 90, of Christiansburg, boarded that glory train as it pulled out of the station on Tuesday, May 20,2008, destination Heaven.

Karl was born October 10, 1917, in Fishersville, Va., to Raymond and Hassie Mowry. Karl began his Christian journey in the church established by his mother who was a minister in Waynesboro. Karl was a staff sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. After military service he worked for Celanese in Giles County. As a result of his work at Celanese, Karl became a staff representative for United Steelworkers of America (formerly District 50) and retired after 28 years with the Steelworkers. Karl formerly lived in Peterstown, W.Va., and Port Orange, Fla. Karl was a member of Faith Christian Church and formerly Port Orange Christian Church. He was also a member of the John Dove Masonic Lodge #78, Peterstown, W.Va.

Karl was predeceased by his son, Karl N. (K.N.); his parents, Raymond and Hassie; and brothers, Bill, Melvin, Russell and Ray Jr. Karl leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Joyce; children, Amber (Jimmy) Spikes, Salem, Karen Conord, Port Orange, Fla., Dennis (Beth) Poff, Hiwassee, Rick (Juliann) Poff, and Gary Poff, Christiansburg; grandchildren, Shannon (Mitch) Turner, Shane, Amanda Spikes, Seth Mowry, Julie (Scott) Habeeb, Monica Noble, and Ritchie, Travis, Benjamin and Christopher Poff; nine great-grandchildren; and former wife, Ruth W. Carden.

There will be a memorial service held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Faith Christian Church, 305 Phlegar Street, Christiansburg, with the Rev. Bobby Fuller and the Rev. Mitch Turner officiating.

There will be a visitation at 10 a.m. before the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Karl’s memory to Faith Christian Church Building Fund or the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the care and trust of Horne Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to www.hornefuneralservice.com.