Mr. Alger Clindon Bowers, age 83 of State Road, passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. Mr. Bowers was born May 24, 1928 in Wilkes County to John and Dorothy Bowers. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he enjoyed fishing and antiquing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Walsh and brothers, Dean Bowers, Lacy Bowers, Grady Bowers, and George Bowers. Survivors include his wife Marie G. Bowers of the home; daughter, Dianna Kennedy and her husband Jason of Jonesville; sister, Dorothy Marshall and her husband Hal of Kernersville; and granddaughter Angela Van Hoy. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Dr. Bill Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Heritage Healthcare of Elkin, especially Eva and Lucille, and Mountain Valley Hospice for their care. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621.