Barry Ross Stower

Barry Ross Stowers, loving husband, father and friend was received into the arms of his Saviour Jesus Christ on January 1, 2021 at the age of 78 in Howard City, Michigan.

His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his Faith in facing life's challenges with a smile and a hope of eternity. Born to Nile and Ada Stowers in West Virginia on March 9, 1942, Barry grew up in Breckenridge, Michigan, graduating high school in 1961. Barry was a US Air Force Veteran and served with distinction from 1961-1965 during the Vietnam War. On January 4, 1964 he married Carol Ann Richert, whom he met in high school. Together they have three children, David (Lisa), Paul (Lisa) and Rebecca (Micah), as well as ten grandchildren - Kiara (Phil), Evan, Bree (David), Eli, Sophia (Paul), Jonathon (Roxy), Leslie, Micah Jr., Marah, Meleah and 9 great grandchildren.

After sensing a call to ministry, Barry earned a bachelor's degree in religious education from Grand Rapids Baptist College, and a bachelor's degree in counseling from Jordan College as well as masters degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. He spent his post college years serving in various ministries, pastoring and counseling.

A Celebration of life service to honor Barry's life will be held on Sunday January 3, 2021 at Grace Community Church, 9920 Reed Rd, Howard City, MI 49329. Visiting hours are from 1:30pm-2:45pm with a service to follow at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to SamaritansPurse.org/ - WorldMission.cc - Meltrotter.org.