As a younger man Mr. Bowman enjoyed fishing, hunting and all outdoor activities. In retirement, he and Mary Jo enjoyed RV traveling and bus trips. They were able to see all of the lower 48 states. He also enjoyed working in his yard and was especially proud of his beautiful roses.
Mr. Bowman was a long time member of Baring Cross Baptist Church.
Mr. Bowman served in the United States NAVY during WWII. His last ship was the USS Erben that sailed into Tokyo Harbor for the signing of documents ending the war.
He retired from Ft. Roots Veterans Administration Hospital, where he worked as a nursing assistant for over 37 ½ years.
Mr. Bowman was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Laverne Newsom and stepson, Robert Medlock, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years Mary Jo Story Medlock Bowman; his daughter: Glenette Davis and her husband, Jim Davis; 1 son: Paul Urbanus and his wife, Marilyn; 1 stepdaughter: Lisa Medlock, 1 stepson: William Gregory Medlock and his wife Tina; 1 grandson: Michael Glen Davis; two great-grandchildren: Cooper Lee and Micah Davis; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral service for Mr. Bowman was held on Saturday morning, January 31, 2015, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home.
As a younger man Mr. Bowman enjoyed fishing, hunting and all outdoor activities. In retirement, he and Mary Jo enjoyed RV traveling and bus trips. They were able to see all of the lower 48 states. He also enjoyed working in his yard and was especially proud of his beautiful roses.
Mr. Bowman was a long time member of Baring Cross Baptist Church.
Mr. Bowman served in the United States NAVY during WWII. His last ship was the USS Erben that sailed into Tokyo Harbor for the signing of documents ending the war.
He retired from Ft. Roots Veterans Administration Hospital, where he worked as a nursing assistant for over 37 ½ years.
Mr. Bowman was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Laverne Newsom and stepson, Robert Medlock, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years Mary Jo Story Medlock Bowman; his daughter: Glenette Davis and her husband, Jim Davis; 1 son: Paul Urbanus and his wife, Marilyn; 1 stepdaughter: Lisa Medlock, 1 stepson: William Gregory Medlock and his wife Tina; 1 grandson: Michael Glen Davis; two great-grandchildren: Cooper Lee and Micah Davis; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral service for Mr. Bowman was held on Saturday morning, January 31, 2015, at Roller-Owens Funeral Home.
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