Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Dolphus Edward Towers

Dolphus Edward Towers, born September 13, 1935, to the late Edward Towers and Velma Veasley Towers Brown in Kosciusko, MS, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at home in Horn Lake, MS with his devoted wife present.

Dolphus was married to the late Ruth B. Lee in 1951. He was a very supportive stepfather to Ida Cheeks and the late Annie R. Greenlee.

Later he married the late Willie Kate Brown. To this union one daughter, Denise Towers was born. He also was a devoted stepfather to Jeanette Brown and the late Willie D. and Curtis Brown. And known as Pawpaw to Kayla Mann.

Dolphus united in holy matrimony to Paulette Patterson on December 14, 2006, and they relocated to Horn Lake, MS. They joined Brown Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Bartholomew Orr in Southaven, MS.

Dolphus accepted Christ at an early age and joined Marble Rock Missionary Baptist Church. He also attended Marble rock School.

Dolphus was employed with Kosciusko Water and Light company for over 30 years until his retirement.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories: a devoted and loving Wife: Paulette P. Towers; Daughter: Denise Towers; Stepdaughters: Rhonda (Melvin) Walls, Jeanette Brown, Ida Cheeks; Stepson: Billie J. Brown, Jr.; Sister: Annie Sue Greene of Milwaukee, WI; Brother: Sam Brown, Jr. of Sallis, MS; In-laws: Travis (Rosie) Patterson; Rev. William (Ruth) Higgins of Surprise, AZ; Clifford Lathan (Carolyn) Patterson and Bobbie Patterson. Four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Those preceding him in death; father, Edward Towers; Mother, Velma Veasley Towers Brown; Stepfather, Sam Brown Sr.; Brother, Hubert Towers; Sister, Sarah Catherine Brown; Brother-in-law, David Brown; Sister-in-law, Dorothy Brown.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Winters Funeral Home Chapel, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 7/27/2024 at 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Friday 7/26/2024 at 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Guest Book

I am so sorry about Mr. Dolphus' passing. A great man! Sherlene Robertson Kosciusko

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The family of the late Dolphus Towers wish to thank their many friends for their kindness, prayers and other expressions of love during our hours of bereavement. Special thanks to Compassus Hospice Care team of Southaven, MS. May God forever bless and keep each of you in his tender loving care. Thank you all from the Towers/Brown Family. "To Everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Rest in peace Mr. Towers. I hope you are with your co-workers sitting around a table like you did when I was a kid at the Kosciusko City Light and Water barn. Tell my daddy, Gerald King that I miss him so much. He just got his angel wings in June. I will always remember the times me and my brothers got to spend with you and with your family. Sending prayers to comfort the family. Jeanette, I am sending special hugs and prayers for you and your sister. Tammy King Strahan.

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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 NIV Thank you Pops for being a good father to me and a good grandfather to your granddaughter Kayla. I'll miss and love you dearly. Your Daughter, Jeanette

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May your heart in the midst of the sorrow, be comforted with the assurance that one day, God will turn our mourning into joy. With Caring Sympathy, Your Granddaughter Kayla 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

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Sending prayers and condolences in your hour of grief. Dolphus was a good man and a loving brother-in-law. He will be missed! May the Lord and your sweet memories of him bring you much comfort. Ruth & William Higgins

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Our sincere condolences to the Towers Family. Mary F. Moore Thomas and Family.

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Our deepest condolences. Ivey Mechanical Atlanta-GA

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My sincerest condolences to the family at this time of loss. May God continue to strengthen you all. Patricia Roland

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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