Billy Ray "Bill" Gowen, age 85, of Old Hickory, Tennessee, passed away December 2, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Huel Gowen; mother, Verna Mae (Bobo) Gowen; sister, Marjorie Elaine Moore; and sister, Edith Nell Rowland.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris Fay (Holloway) Gowen; daughter, Melanie (Eddie) Hinson; son, Chris Gowen; grandchildren, Clifton Schrader, Cayla (Chris) Johnson, Ariel Lucille Gowen; brothers, Wilson Thomas (Betty) Gowen, Jerry (Corinne) Gowen, and sister, Vickie Nicholson, and a large extended family.
Bill was a kind, gentle man who loved his family immensely. He also loved his church family at the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ where they have been active members for many years. He was previously an elder at the Hermitage Church of Christ. He had a successful career in the grocery business as a skilled butcher and in his free time enjoyed nature.
Gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, December 6, 2020, 11:00 - 1:00 at Hermitage Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Tulip Grove Room at Hermitage Funeral Home. Davidson County social distancing and masks required.
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