Floyd Griffin Stowers

Floyd G. Stowers, age 94, of Waco, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020 at Stilwell Retirement Residence in Waco. Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Axtell Cemetery, with Pastor Dennis Rejcek officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Floyd was born February 4, 1926 in Elgin, the son of Ira and Jessie (Dyer) Stowers. He was a graduate of Waco High School. On November 18, 1978 he was united in marriage to Willie Ford in Waco. Willie preceded him in death on June 1, 2014. Floyd proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Floyd was a member of Mooreville United Methodist Church in Chilton. He worked for the Texas Highway Department for over 30 years before retiring in 1982. Floyd enjoyed dancing, playing "42" and visiting with friends at Stilwell. He was a member of Hubbard Masonic Lodge #530, Waco Scottish Rite, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2148. Floyd is also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Stowers; a step-daughter, Pam Sanders; and a brother, Stanley Stowers. Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte Jones of Flower Mound; a step-daughter, Leslye Garner and husband Michael of Cave Creek, AZ; four grandchildren, Lindsay Plum and husband Cory, Kelsey Garner, Zach Stowers and wife Ashlie, and Laci Buck and husband Donovan; three great grandchildren, Brooke, Evan and Dylan; a sister, Doris Cupp; his beloved companion, Mary Stringer; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stilwell Retirement Center, 5400 Laurel Lake Drive, Waco, TX 76710.