Obituary of Ronald Lewis Gower

Ronald Lewis Gower, 77, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Genesis Tygart Center at Fairmont. He was born April 6, 1947 in Marion County, WV, a son of the late James and Sarah B. Lucas Gower. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Dotty E. Bright Gower. Ron was a 1965 graduate of Fairview High School, and a Veteran with the United States Army having served three enlistments during his military career. He was a Christian by faith. Ron retired from the Eastern Mine Company, Federal #2 Mine as foreman with over 37 years of service. After his retirement, Ron served as a part-time delivery driver with the Rivesville Pharmacy. Ron was a member of the American Legion Post 17. Ron enjoyed bowling and playing cards. He especially loved the annual family camping trip to Braxton County where he loved to ride side by sides. He was an avid WVU Mountaineer football and basketball fan, always having the game on the TV, no matter the day or time. In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his son, Ronnie Gower, II and his wife Megan of Morgantown, his daughters, Michelle Gower and Jennifer Gower, both of Texas, his grandchildren, Robbie Laskoskie and his wife Brittany, Kirsten Laskoskie, and Hannah Laskoskie, all of Texas, as well as his three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers: Larry and Pat Gower of Monumental, William “Lug” and Judy Gower of Rivesville, Hatch and Brenda Gower of Bellview, Tom and Mary Gower of Fairmont, and John and Trish Gower of Logan, as well as several nieces and nephews. The family has entrusted the arrangements to Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 3PM until 8PM and on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 12 noon until 1PM. The funeral will be held in the funeral home on Friday, February 21, 2025 at 1PM with Pastor Eric Veltre officiating. Interment will follow at the Grandview Memorial Gardens in Fairmont, WV, where graveside military rites will be held by the Marion County Veterans Council. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.