Jowers
DOUGLAS — Mr. Johnny Wayne Jowers, age 86, of Douglas, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Coffee Regional Medical Center following a sudden medical event.
Jowers was born February 22, 1940, in Douglas to the late J.D. Jowers and Annie Vickers Jowers. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Following his military service, he made a career in retail sales working for Gibson McDonald Furniture for more than 20 years before becoming owner/operator of the Sears Franchise in Waycross.
Jowers was a loving husband, and he loved all his children and grandchildren. He was a faithful member of Harrell Grove Baptist Church who enjoyed time spent in church with his church family. He was an avid University of Georgia Bulldogs football fan, enjoyed traveling, and Friday night senior dances.
Along with his parents, Jowers also was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Dwayne Jowers; his first wife, Gaile Nash Jowers; a brother, Jimmy Jowers; and two sisters, June J. Grimes and Joyce J. Carter.
He leaves behind his loving wife of seven years, Vonice Harrell Jowers of Douglas; five children, Tammy Raulerson and husband, Harmon, of Blackshear, Howell Cullens and wife, Kim, of Eatonton, Ga., Barbara Crosby and husband, Derrick, of Waycross, Mark Harrell of Douglas, and Cheri McKinnon and husband, Hamp, of Douglas; eight grandchildren, Scott Tanner, Jr., Nash Cullens, Will Cullens, Luke Crosby, Liam Crosby, Brian McKinnon, Chance Harrell, and Jesse Harrell; seven great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A funeral service was held October 9 at Harrell Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimbo Steed officiating. Musical selections included “Go Rest High On That Mountain” from the recorded music of Vince Gill, “Far Side Banks of Jordan” from the recorded music of Jimmy Fortune; and a congregational hymn of “Amazing Grace” with Joyce Reed accompanying on piano.
Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery in Waycross.
Active pallbearers included Scott Tanner, Jr., Nash Cullens, Will Cullens, Derrick Crosby, Luke Crosby, and Liam Crosby.
Condolences, kind words and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome. com.
The family has been served by the kind and compassionate staff of Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. of Douglas.
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