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James Harold Stowe, Jr., 82, of Rockwall, Texas passed away on November 28, 2020. He was born to James Harold Stowe, Sr. and Dorothy Jane (Doss) Stowe, on April 18, 1938, in Abilene, Texas. Jim grew up in Abilene, TX, and graduated from Abilene High School where he was involved in various sports and other school activities. Jim attended Texas Tech University where he met and married his true love, Linda Kay Linkenhoger, on June 16, 1961. Jim was an active member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He worked for the Republican Party, had a successful career in sales, and after retirement started a business, Premier Transportation, of which he took great pride. To know Jim was to love him. He had such a big personality and a funny sense of humor. Jim enjoyed reading, history, politics, and watching sports, but especially the Dallas Cowboys. Most of all Jim enjoyed fellowship with friends and his beloved family. He was a member of Highland Oaks Church of Christ where he and Linda were very involved in their Bible class and hosting small group home studies. James is survived by his daughters: Kathryn Stowe Abston and husband David of Rockwall, and Rebecca Stowe of Frisco; grandchildren: Grant Abston and wife Shealynn, Andrew Cole Abston and wife Jenna, James Harold Stowe III; great-grandchildren: Mabery Abston and Ada Jane Abston; siblings: John Doss Stowe and wife Suzanne, and Richard Mark Stowe and wife Karen; brother and sister-in-law: Pat and Marsa Lee Linkenhoger; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who will all miss him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Stowe, and his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Kay (Linkenhoger) Stowe. A private celebration of life will be held for immediate family only. Memorial donations in Jim’s honor may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alz.org/donate or to Highland Oaks Church of Christ - Caring and Sharing, mailing address 10805 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75238.

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James Harold Stowe Jr.

April 18, 1938 - November 28, 2020