Obituary: James Walter Bowman, 94, Cox’s Creek
JAMES WALTER BOWMAN
James Walter Bowman, 94, of Cox’s Creek, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at his home. He was born April 11, 1919, in Wolfe County. He was a lifelong farmer, and a member of New Salem Baptist Church where he was a former trustee, choir member and deacon emeritus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Henderson “J.H.” and Madgie Peck Bowman; eight brothers and sisters; and one great-grandchild.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Irene Bowman; one daughter, M. Walene (Bobby) Hardin of Cox’s Creek; one son, Larry (Brenda) Bowman of Cox’s Creek; one sister, Fern Taylor of Gratis, Ohio; one brother, Jesse Bowman Jr. of Taylorsville; four grandchildren, Eric Bowman, Tad Bowman, Karen Bradshaw and Tracy St. Clair; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at New Salem Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathon Gann officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home, and Friday, Oct. 6, 2013, at the church prior to the funeral.
The family requests expressions of sympathy go to New Salem Church Building Fund.
Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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